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Graphic Design, Referenced: A Visual Guide to the Language, Applications, and History of Graphic Design / 2009, Rockport.

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141

by james i bowie

In advance of this weekend’s 100th Indianapolis 500, a look at the race’s program covers over the years.

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AESTHETIC APPARATUS: 500 Posters from Aesthetic Apparatus on Vimeo.

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135

by doug bartow

A beautiful and searchable gallery of decorative book bindings from 1815-1930.

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no.

134

by quipsologies

The Official Major League Baseball Opus comes in two versions: The $3,000 version is 20 × 20 inches, 800 pages, 75 lbs, varnished, hand bound, and embossed with metallic lettering and silk clamshell case. Oh, and a 6-foot gate fold of classic cards. Sports nuts and print enthusiasts rejoice!

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