Recommended Books on Graphic Design?

[zacheri]

Hi everyone, can anybody suggest a good book on graphic design? Thanks a lot =)

 

[hamsn]

graphic design?
in what sense?
for photoshop, dreamweaver and for all adobe softwares
Friends of Ed series is good one
the author was part of Adobe team
this is what brings out better designs
ask me if u need links
hopefully they are available at foundationcss.org
also in torrents

 

[catzzzrule]

I would also recommend Friends of Ed, though their books are more geared towards web designers/developers rather than pure graphic designers. If you're looking to learn how to create graphics in Photoshop/Illustrator, I'd suggest you stick to reading tutorials: www.pixel2life.com/

 

[zacheri]

graphic design?
in what sense?
for photoshop, dreamweaver and for all adobe softwares
Friends of Ed series is good one
the author was part of Adobe team
this is what brings out better designs
ask me if u need links
hopefully they are available at foundationcss.org
also in torrents

Exactly, Graphic design for photoshop and other adobe softwares

 

[withambition]

If you can, try to take some Photoshop classes in your area. It's not the quickest route, but it's definitely the best route.

As far as books go, pretty much anything at a local bookstore would be good. Try to find a book that covers all aspects of Photoshop, not just one geared toward photo manipulation, vectors, or other specifics. For really basic stuff, you can read the manual that comes with Photoshop - it has some pretty valuable information in it. Tutorial sites are alright, but it's similar to the books - find a tutorial that covers all of Photoshop, not just a certain effect.

I'll be on the lookout for Photoshop books though. If I find any good ones, I'll keep you posted. =]

 

[zacheri]

Thank you for suggestions =)

 

[lordsofvine]

hi im not really that good you know but when i found out this www.pixel2life.com i just get boost ups hehehe thanks dude

 

[knights_templar]

Have you checked out videos? I believe you can learn s much faster watching video tutorials than reading, you can find videos all over the place, also check out youtube...

 

[JuniorD]

books? since when did people buy books for graphic design? search up what you want on the internet. almost 500% of the time something similar to what you want will be there.

 

[lordsofvine]

well i dont know some of the books but you can find some in the internet "search", you can download some free ebooks

 

[bonbon]

I think you don't have to buy books...Just browse the net.. There are so many design tutorials that are free.. Photoshops, Dreamweaver ...and 3D tools...etc..

 

[zacheri]

well i dont know some of the books but you can find some in the internet "search", you can download some free ebooks

I have tried this also, very convenient, since I can also put it on my iPhone... I can easily access it anytime I have time to read... Though I must say that it is really good if I'll try the stuff on my computer while reading the techniques