Art, Design, and Photography Books

Life, philosophy, design and art books..

Below are some of my favourite books. Most of these are visual focussed books so its less about reading and more observing, learning and incorporating in your work.

Design

1. The Vignelli Canon — Massimo Vignelli
2. Basics Design 02: Layout by Gavin Ambrose
3. The Fundamentals of Typography by Gavin Ambrose , Paul Harris
4. The Elements of Typographic Style by Robert Bringhurst
5. Logo Design Love
6. Logo Lounge vol. 2
7. Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds

Art

1. Bridgman’s Complete Guide to Drawing from Life — George Bridgman
2. The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield (This is also an essential book in ‘Life’ category)
3. How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way — Stan Lee

Photography

1. John Hedgecoe’s Complete Guide to Photography by John Hedgcoe
2. Canon EF Lens Work III by Canon
3. Basics Photography 01: Composition by David Prakel
4. Basics Photography 07: Exposure by David Prakel