Editing by Design: A Guide to Effective Word and Picture Communication for Editors and Designers

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Summary: Very interesting and enjoyable.
Review: A wonderful book targeted at magazine editing, but great background reading for web designers. Somewhat dated, but still relevant in many areas.

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Summary: Like candy
Review: I'm glad I found this book. I have only begun to explore the fascinating world of design; but so much of what I see in Design disgusts me that I wonder if anyone agrees with my aesthetic preferences. My tastes are not perfectly reflected in this book, but it is so full of common sense and practical advice that it's a pleasure to read. The problems are real, the solutions are real, and there's no arty pretentiousness.

The books speaks to a pre personal-computer magazine art director, but even as a novice thoroughly committed to the computer revolution I found the book helpful and stimulating.

The concepts advanced in this book are solidly basic. There's nothing revolutionary or shockingly inventive, but it's a real comfort to read through. Like having a piece of your favorite candy.