An insider guide to the complexities of graphic design practice and thinking. It offers advice on the fundamental topics and issues that face designers in their daily lives, looking at everything from kerning to presenting; from budgeting to dealing with rejection; from annual reports to interface design.

Aimed at the independent-minded, this handbook addresses the concerns of young designers who want to earn a living by doing expressive and meaningful work but want to avoid becoming a hired drone working on soulless projects. It includes interviews with 10 leading designers.

Features over 400 examples of sleeve art. This book features an essay reviewing the scene, and focuses on the work of 30 international designers/labels. It also includes a list of important record labels with contact details. It is intended for designers and students, as well as music industry professionals and fans.

Features some of the best of contemporary printed literature. This book offers a survey of graphic design.