Kit Hinrichs’s Book List 48 books and 3 comments
It’s interesting to be asked about what books have influenced my career. Although I am an avid reader (often of airplane trash), most of what has affected my career is the observation of what you see in everyday culture. My book list is a very broad array of books that have inspired, influenced, and informed my career through the editorial eye of the designer, artist, photographer, or writer who wrote, created, assembled, analyzed, and designed the material within the pages of these books.
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Western wear is one of America’s original clothing designs.
Guy is perhaps the most iconic and ironic designer working today.
Perhaps the best examples of corporate design in print today, and all designed by one firm.
La crème de la crème of international poster design.
An in-depth look at one of the 20th century’s geniuses.
A great reference book.
A classic book about one of the 20th century’s most influential imagery makers.
A comprehensive and practical look at the origin and use of clichés.
Perhaps the most influential documentarian of our (American) culture.
For me, Glaser is one of the most influential design thinkers in the world.
Folk art remains an entry level to all cultures and this book is a great guide.
A fascinating collection and perspective on maps.
I collect all of Steven’s books and I just love illustration.
A collection of maximum wit with a minimum of line.
Igarashi at his best.
An international giant of typography as sculptor.
IVAM Centre Julio Gonzalez
On one of the most influential designers of the early 20th century.
Japan Package Design Association
An interesting design comparison of one culture’s design aesthetic superimposed on another.
Surely one of the best “thinkers” in photography.
George Lois
Lois was perhaps the most influential art director in my life.
The best reference guide to American design, even if I didn’t make the cut!
Morison was and is one of my typographic heroes—he influences me daily.
A historical reference book with contemporary meaning.
The influence of these designers and their work is as fresh today as it was when they were created.
Irving Penn's imagery is the gold standard for art direction and photography.
A great perspective on the American spirit through illustration; a win-win.
A very entertaining and contemporary look at historic typography.
A fabulous approach to understanding artists.
A terrific look inside Japanese imagery.
One of the best assemblages of illustration in America in the 20th century.
Young was one of my most influential teachers on typographic spacing.
Comments about Kit Hinrichs’s Book List
3 commentsThis is by far my favorite list so far; so diverse an accessible. Thanks for sharing!
ABZ is one of my favorite references as both influence and inspiration, and Doyald Young's book is an incredible documentation of the nuances of type (as is his earlier Logotypes & Letterforms)--Nice to be able to claim such good company for my own library choices.
Thanks Kit!
What a rich resource! An excellent list of books! By far my favorite list of the all the book shared here. I admire Kit’s depth in understanding art, design, typography and the world we live in. These books are reflective of his experience and expertise. I am so thankful he took the time to create this list with so much breadth. Kit obviously knows about the power of graphic design and was willing to share some of his favorite sources. These are my kind of books!! Can hardly wait to get started reading. Thanks Kit!