Title: A history of graphic design /
Authors: Meggs, Philip B.
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold,
Year: 1983
Subjects: Printing History; Graphic arts History; Graphic design (Typography) History.; Book design History
Contents: Prologue: The evolution of graphic communications from prehistoric times until the invention of movable typography -- Origins: The origins of printing and typography in Europe and the design of the printed page -- The industrial revolution: The impact of industrial technology upon visual communications -- The twentieth century: The growth and development of modern graphic design.