Book Reviews
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“Designing Type” Book Review & Flip-Through
Curtis reviews takes a super deep-dive into “Designing Type, 2nd Edition” by Karen Cheng. The first edition of the book released in 2005, with the current revision being released in 2020. Having read both editions, this Jectives flip-through book review showcases every page and comes along with a lot of commentary and feedback about what…
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“Grid Systems in Graphic Design” Book Review & Flip-Through
Josef Müller-Brockmann’s “Grid Systems in Graphic Design” is considered a staple of graphic design education, and often touted as a “must own” book. In this video, Curtis will flip through each page and review the book so you can decide if it is a must own book for you.
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Why You Need to Read “Thinking With Type”
Ellen Lupton’s third edition of “Thinking With Type” is her most refined yet, but there is still only one reason you need to own this book. Curtis “reviews” the newest release and gives personal insights to help demonstrate why this is a must read for anyone working with typography.