Synopsis
All Access takes a ?before they were stars? look at twenty-five giants in the graphic design industry by juxtaposing an edited selection of the stars? greatest hits with their ?pre-fame? work. Author Stefan Bucher showcases their visual history, the first pieces that made them stars, their transitional work, and the eventual breakthrough pieces that caused their names to be known around the world. Insightful text exploring mentors, education, and eureka moments complements this visual timeline illustrating the journey from struggling novice to master designer. In addition to the twenty-five giants, Bucher also profiles twenty of the most exciting upcoming design stars from around the globe. As with the masters, Bucher explores their road to early success, and showcases the work that is currently lifting these young designers into the spotlight. These are their early days yet the work they are producing is groundbreaking and inspiring.
About the Author
Stefan G. Bucher is the man behind 344 Design. He has lent his sometimes bold, sometimes intricate, but always personal and entertaining vision to everything from posters to catalogues to club flyers to CD packages for Sting and Whitney Houston. He designed a five and a half pound photography annual---American Photography 17---for which he received the 2002 D&AD Silver Award for Most Outstanding Complete Book Design. His work has been further recognized by AIGA, the Art Directors Club, the American Center for Design, the One Show, the Type Directors Club, STEP, HOW, Print, novum, and Communication Arts Magazine. He's happy that you're looking at his new book. He thinks you'll really like it. We all do. It's a good book.
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