Description
“Design is a way to engage with real content, real experience,” writes celebrated essayist Michael Bierut in this follow-up to his best-selling Seventy-Nine Short Essays on Design (2007). In more than fifty smart and accessible short pieces from the past decade, Bierut engages with a fascinating and diverse array of subjects. Essays range across design history, practice, and process; urban design and architecture; design hoaxes; pop culture; Hydrox cookies, Peggy Noonan, baseball, The Sopranos; and an inside look at his experience creating the “forward” logo for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. Other writings celebrate such legendary figures as Jerry della Femina, Alan Fletcher, Charley Harper, and his own mentor, Massimo Vignelli. Bierut’s longtime work in the trenches of graphic design informs everything he writes, lending depth, insight, and humor to this important and engrossing collection.
Tyler (verified owner) –
I was completely captivated by this book. The author’s prose is poetic, and the story’s twists and turns are masterfully executed. It’s a true page-turner that lingers in your thoughts long after you finish it.
Ryker (verified owner) –
Impeccably composed and deeply profound. This book is an intellectual odyssey, a profoundly introspective journey that explores the depths of the human psyche and society’s complexities. The prose is both elegant and impactful, and the story’s depth leaves an indelible mark on the reader’s soul.
John (verified owner) –
A decent effort, but I found the story to be somewhat forgettable. The author’s style is solid, and the pacing keeps the plot moving, but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. It’s an average read for those seeking light entertainment.
Olivia (verified owner) –
A decent effort, but I found the story to be somewhat forgettable. The author’s style is solid, and the pacing keeps the plot moving, but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. It’s an average read for those seeking light entertainment.