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Basics Design #6
Basics Design: Print and Finish: Print and Finish
The Basics Design series is designed to provide graphic arts students with a theoretical and practical exploration of fundamental topics, including layout, format, typography, colour and image. Packed with examples from students and professionals and fully illustrated with clear diagrams and inspiring imagery, they offer an essential exploration of the subject.
The second edition of the sixth book in the series, Print and Finish is a guide to the printing and finishing techniques employed by graphic design studios all over the world. A thorough understanding of these techniques will equip the designer with the ability to harness the creative potential of these processes and add creative elements to a design in order to increase its impact and functionality.
Showcasing seven different paper and ink stocks and finishes, the book is an invaluable reference tool. With new contributions and activities, the second edition builds on the success of the first, and is an absolute must-have for all design students.
The second edition of the sixth book in the series, Print and Finish is a guide to the printing and finishing techniques employed by graphic design studios all over the world. A thorough understanding of these techniques will equip the designer with the ability to harness the creative potential of these processes and add creative elements to a design in order to increase its impact and functionality.
Showcasing seven different paper and ink stocks and finishes, the book is an invaluable reference tool. With new contributions and activities, the second edition builds on the success of the first, and is an absolute must-have for all design students.
184 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2006
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April 3, 2010
I actually got this from the library... I'm still reading it and won't be able to finish because of the due date :(
So far this book is AWESOME. It's primarily for print and graphic design, but it explains just about every question I had about printing... foil, embossing, die-cuts, you name it! And for the less technically-minded, this book is also a great example of design inspiration! Contemporary, modern, classy, clean... LOVE the designs in there. Can't wait to read the rest of the series! Definitely a hope to find this one at my local booksale.
So far this book is AWESOME. It's primarily for print and graphic design, but it explains just about every question I had about printing... foil, embossing, die-cuts, you name it! And for the less technically-minded, this book is also a great example of design inspiration! Contemporary, modern, classy, clean... LOVE the designs in there. Can't wait to read the rest of the series! Definitely a hope to find this one at my local booksale.
April 10, 2015
Very superficial. An introduction at best. (And the translation of the Turkish edition is no good.)
May 13, 2015
Great and concise introduction into print and finish. You will learn about the whole process, its individual parts and how designers can use these processes to improve and ehnace the final product.
July 18, 2016
Every graphic designer should have this book.
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