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By Mark Fox March 19, 2014

Logo designer Mark Fox reflects on digital and analog culture through the lens of two selections from his book list. More...

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By Steve Kroeter February 12, 2014

Designers & Books presents its first annual Design Book of the Year Award. More...

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By Designers & Books February 7, 2014

A sampling of what we saw and heard at Irma Boom’s conversation with Debbie Millman on January 29, co-presented by AIGA/NY and Designers & Books. Copies of the mini edition of Irma Boom: The Architecture of the Book are still available for purchase via AIGA/NY. More...

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By Anne Quito, Superscript January 30, 2014

Since its founding in 1953, cover design has helped define the cultural significance of The Paris Review. More...

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By Angela Riechers, Superscript January 27, 2014

Dutch-born Irma Boom is widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost book designers, and is the youngest person ever to receive the prestigious Gutenberg Prize for a body of work. Her books are distinguished by her experimental approach to formats and a willingness to take design risks. Here she talks about book-making and her life in design. More...

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By The Editors, Designers & Books January 24, 2014

We are looking for three current design students to interview Stefan Sagmeister in person in his New York City studio during the book-signing event for the updated edition of Things I have learned in my life so far. This student-led Q&A, which will take place from 6:00 to 6:30 PM, will be tweeted live! Submit the questions you’d ask online to be considered by January 27, 9:00 AM (EST) and we’ll choose the three interviewers. More...

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By The Editors January 21, 2014

New York’s last grand bookstore faces demolition and a petition drive to save the building is mounted. More...

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January 16, 2014

Graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister will sign personalized copies of the latest edition of his book Things I have learned in my life so far at his New York studio on February 6. Can’t be there? You can still get a personally inscribed copy! More...

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By Amanda Kolson Hurley, Superscript January 14, 2014

The U.S. Mint recently released a new design for the $100 bill. What’s the design verdict? More...

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By Stephanie Salomon, Designers & Books January 3, 2014

August 9, 2014: Designer Eileen Gray’s (1878–1976) birthday is August 9. A post from our archive to celebrate the “Emily Dickinson of design.” More...