Booklist

This installment of the new Discovering Art series offers a basic overview of graphic design, beginning
with the history of the graphic arts, before focusing on its contemporary use in advertising and
communication. Inset boxes discuss specific examples in detail, many of which should resonate with
students, such as font choice in Harry Potter books or the iconic Coca-Cola label. Teens may be
particularly interested in the chapter on posters, not realizing that the art they casually hang on their
bedroom walls has such a long history. Though there are surprisingly few illustrations for a book about
graphic design (some passages describe images without offering any visual complement), the information
is comprehensive enough to provide plenty of concrete background for student research. Extensive source
notes and a lengthy list of further reading suggestions close out the volume.