If there was any name we’d trust to tackle the history of graphic design in all its glorious detail it’s Taschen. We weren’t at all surprised to learn that their upcoming coffee table book History of Graphic Design, Vol. 1: 1890-1959 follows in the footsteps of all their previous releases in that it’s hefty (480 pages, 8+ lbs), and filled with an absurd amount of detail. This particular tome is a comprehensive history of the graphic design field from the end of the 1800s to the end of WWII as told through over 2,000 designs from all over the world that have been arranged chronologically. The book delves further into the field with 72 in-depth profiles from more than 50 leaders in the field. Written by Jens Müller (Creative Director of optik design studio, award-winning designer, renowned author, and all-around graphic design expert) and edited by Julius Wiedemann from Taschen, this is one book all your design friends will nerd out about when they’re visiting—and you might just learn something in the process, too. History of Graphic Design, Vol. 1: 1890-1959 will be released January 31, 2018, and there will be a second volume released that covers 1960 to present.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
