Product Description
Now in its Fourth Edition, this unrivaled, seminal work continues its long tradition of providing balanced insight and thorough historical background. Under the new authorial leadership of Alston Purvis, this authoritative book offers more than 450 new images, along with expansive coverage of such topics as Italian, Russian, and Dutch design. It reveals a saga of creative innovators, breakthrough technologies, and important design innovations.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 34 reviews)

AWESOME

This book was in amazing condition. It arrived 2 days prior to the expected delivery date. I am absolutely satisfied with the seller and product. THANK YOU!
September 19, 2008

Megg's History fo Graphic Design

This is an excellent textbook and well worth the price. It's more like a history of art and culture.

July 03, 2008

Very informative

I purchased this book for my Graphic Design history class. The book is well written and it is very informative.
May 12, 2008

overall very good

i bought this product as new. i could tell the book had not been or had hardly been opened b/c of the sound it makes when you open a new book. the pages are clean and crisp. it was only the book jacket that protects the hard cover that had a few marks on it, but overall i'm very happy with it. =)
February 25, 2008

Not as good as former editions

After using all the editions, the latest isn't up to the late Phil Meggs' standards. In its attempt to
be concise and concept oriented, it omits much cultural and marginal information that was
interesting and flavorful. This edition is not as delicious as the others. I'm thinking of switching
textbooks for my students.
February 02, 2008

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