JPG: Japan Graphics

Rating:
Summary: I love this book!
Review: I appreciate design from Japan and upon purchase of this book, I was really hoping this book gives me something to be excited about and I was literally in visual shock because a lot of my favorite designers and works that I have seen but wasn't sure of who created them, were featured in this book. WOW!
If anything, this book was meant to be looked at than read in my opinion. Actually, there isn't much to read but what is there to read, it's actually quite humorous and interesting (also informative) at the same time.
I really have to give Ramon Prat and staff some props for the designers they covered. Delaware, Level 1, groovevisions, oh... if you love Japanese design and how they incorporate it to their medium or have knowledge of it, you are just going to love this book.

Ok, plus and negatives:
+ Featuring the most influential designers from Japan and the designers chosen are among the top designers from Japan.
+ Book is beautifully done and definitely a visual book that may provide designers inspiration.

- For those looking for biographies and full written on the behind-the-scenes and what inspires the artists and a lot of copy, this is not the kind of book that you are looking for. (otherwise, if this doesn't bother you..then this book is perfect).

You can find this book at book stores but it will be shrink wrapped. So, if you are wondering what kind of book this is, it's a book featuring the works of popular designers. Again, I emphasize, if you are looking for in-depth interviews with the designers and behind-the-scenes, this book does not offer that.

Otherwise, what this book was meant to be and its presentation alone is just spectacular and of the plethora of design books that I own, this one is definitely a must have if you are fan of Japanese design. I love this book!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Rating:
Summary: critical
Review: The book is actually rather critical of both japanese culture and digital graphics. More than just random artists showing their work, they are brought together by the madness of their medium.

Rating:
Summary: critical
Review: The book is actually rather critical of both japanese culture and digital graphics. More than just random artists showing their work, they are brought together by the madness of their medium.