{"product_id":"meggs-history-of-graphic-design-9781118772058","title":"Meggs' History of Graphic Design","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe bestselling graphic design reference, updated for the digital age\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMeggs' History of Graphic Design\u003c\/i\u003e is the industry's unparalleled, award-winning reference. With over 1,400 high-quality images throughout, this visually stunning text guides you through a saga of artistic innovators, breakthrough technologies, and groundbreaking developments that define the graphic design field. The initial publication of this book was heralded as a publishing landmark, and author Philip B. Meggs is credited with significantly shaping the academic field of graphic design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeggs presents compelling, comprehensive information enclosed in an exquisite visual format. The text includes classic topics such as the invention of writing and alphabets, the origins of printing and typography, and the advent of postmodern design. This new sixth edition has also been updated to provide: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe latest key developments in web, multimedia, and interactive design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpanded coverage of design in Asia and the Middle East\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmerging design trends and technologies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTimelines framed in a broader historical context to help you better understand the evolution of contemporary graphic design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive ancillary materials including an instructor's manual, expanded image identification banks, flashcards, and quizzes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can't master a field without knowing the history. \u003ci\u003eMeggs' History of Graphic Design\u003c\/i\u003e presents an all-inclusive, visually spectacular arrangement of graphic design knowledge for students and professionals. Learn the milestones, developments, and pioneers of the trade so that you can shape the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe late Philip B. Meggs\u003c\/b\u003e is an inductee into the Art Directors Hall of Fame and received its Educator's Award for lifetime achievement. A former contributing editor to \u003ci\u003ePrint\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, he authored more than a dozen books and 150 articles and papers on design and typography. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlston W. Purvis\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Visual Arts at the Boston University College of Fine Arts where he serves as Chair of the Department of Graphic Design. He is author and co-author of numerous books on graphic design history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50656135643410,"sku":"9781118772058","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_10e68772-06ef-4c04-ab12-6f4d42c758fd.jpg?v=1733385561","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/meggs-history-of-graphic-design-9781118772058","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}