GO – Chip Kidd
NF

Description

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, early printing hardcover copy of GO: A Kidd’s Guide to Graphic Design by Chip Kidd. First Edition unstated, 2013 Workman Publishing. Fourth Printing with partial number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4.

The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, illustrated boards, strong title graphic on a square spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and bumped and rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or  signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

No dust jacket as issued.

In this general introduction, Kidd informs readers that virtually everything is a product of a designer’s imagination, and that graphic design, or “visual communication,” has been around for hundreds of years in one form or another. He includes some splendid historical examples as proof. Peppered throughout are numerous samples of the author’s own and other talented artists’ fascinating and quirky work. Kidd’s folksy, conversational tone, in which he speaks directly to readers, is appealing. Readers will also appreciate the respect he shows for their individuality and inherent talent. Most welcome will be the 10 thought-provoking, fun projects that allow students the opportunity to use the lessons learned herein to communicate effectively through typography, color, visual imagery, and so on. This is a book not only for art classes, but also for courses in journalism, communications, media, and writing, for units on persuasive writing and advertising, and to demonstrate how strong visual images convey meaning and appeal.

Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.