The Graphic Language of Neville Brody 3

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A follow-up to two highly successful monographs (1988 and 1994) on the work of the most important British designer of his generation, showcasing projects from the past twenty-five years of his career. Ever since defining the look of the 1980s music scene as art director of The Face, Neville Brody has been one of the most consistently innovative and shape-shifting graphic designers of the past fifty years. Since his second monograph was published in 1994, he has produced a body of editorial, typographic, information and interface design of unparalleled boldness and sophistication for global clients that include Samsung, Shiseido, Coca-Cola, the UK's Channel 4 and Dom Perignon. The Graphic Language of Neville Brody 3 brings twenty-five years of work together in thematic sections that address the key fields of his vibrant design projects, including typographic experimentation, information graphics, cultural subversion and design systems. Richly illustrated, each project is explored in detail, revealing the work that has defined Brody's recent career across six chapters, from major brands to magazine editorials and features, revealing how Brody's design language has evolved since the 1990s. Many young designers working today, digital natives included, may not yet have been exposed to Brody's design genius at a time when the originality of work from the 1980s and 1990s across many creative disciplines is finding a new generation of fans. This inspirational volume will be essential reading for anyone interested in the evolution of graphic design over the past three decades.

Adrian Shaughnessy is a graphic designer, writer and publisher based in London. He is a senior tutor in Visual Communication at the Royal College of Art. His previous books include How to be a Graphic Designer Without Losing Your Soul and Graphic Design: A User's Manual. Neville Brody is a globally acclaimed creative director, designer, typographer and brand strategist, whose career spans four decades. Well-known internationally for his work on album sleeve designs and as art director for The Face and Arena, he has also worked on major projects for the BBC, The Times, Tate and Channel 4.