Take a peek inside the heads of some of the worldrsquo;s greatest living graphic designers. How do they think; how do they connect to others; what special skills do they have? In honest and revealing interviews; nineteen designers; including Stefan Sagmeister; Michael Beirut; David Carson; and Milton Glaser; share their approaches; processes; opinions; and thoughts about their work with noted brand designer Debbie Millman. The internet radio talk host of Design Matters; Millman persuades the greatest graphic designers of our time to speak frankly and openly about their work. How to Think Like a Great GraphicDesigners offers a rare opportunity to observe and understand the giants of the industry. Designers interviewed include: —Milton Glaser —Stefan Sagmeister —David Carson —Paula Scher —Abbott Miler —Lucille Tenazas —Paul Sahre —Emily Oberman and Bonnie Siegler —Chip Kidd —James Victore —Carin Goldberg —Michael Bierut —Seymour Chwast —Jessica Helfand and William Drenttel —Steff Geissbuhler —John MaedaAllworth Press; an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing; publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts; with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design; theater; branding; fine art; photography; interior design; writing; acting; film; how to start careers; business and legal forms; business practices; and more. While we dont aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller; we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Read it aloud on my iPod TouchBy CustomerI read this book aloud to my 11 year old piano playing daughter after hearing about it on NPR and downloading it onto my iPod - couldnt find a copy in Barnes and Noble in Baton Rouge! It was an inspiring book and I think we will buy the CD with the songs featured in the book. As we were reading it. the Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother publicity started coming out. Piano Lessons is a much happier and meaningful book. about a child who has an inner drive. a true need. to play the piano rather than being forced to. I think it is very inspirational and educational for aspiring piano students to read about a non-pop culture obsessed child finding her way through school. personal relationships. piano contests. etc. A good message about the importance of not playing for winning but for pleasure and how joy is required to be able to play beautifully comes through. Very well written and compelling to read for anyone interested in music and the process of becoming a musician.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A profoundly spiritual bookBy CustomerI have been involved in spiritual work for 45 years. and this book is as deeply spiritual as anything I have ever read. and far more real than most.What comes across in this book is a blazing passion of music. of a Wise Woman communicating secrets of magic to a young girl and blowing away the crap of daily adolescent life....You see that when a true master and a young yearning spirit come together that art is a communicable passion and you are there at that infection1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Nice leisurely read...By DesmondI had bought this book hopefully to pick up some tips on lessons taking as I just started my classical lessons with my teacher. At first the chapters were a little boring...however it started to grow on you and I was able to get inspiration and subtle tips on practice and the mindset of many great composers through dialogues between the author and her teacher. good read.
