I want to read a book about Disney's parks, specifically, one that focuses on the parks' designs and their impact on the visitor's experience. [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2008 - 5 answers

I've always been fascinated by this book cover for Gödel, Escher, Bach. Anybody know how the woodcarving was designed, how it was made and how I could perhaps make one myself? [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 5 answers

Giftfilter: I am looking for a book for my grandfather, a retired architect, as a thank you gift for building me a desk. [more inside]
posted on Oct 28, 2007 - 10 answers

Decent web design book for a web developer? [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2007 - 4 answers

My mom's a research scientist; I've convinced her to get an Edward Tufte book (partly because she uses Powerpoint a lot). Which one should she get?
posted on Jul 6, 2007 - 19 answers

Best way to manage sketchbooks? [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2007 - 6 answers

Help me find a book about faucet design. [more inside]
posted on Oct 11, 2006 - 6 answers

I need suggestions for a good book that covers digital circuit design (specifically practical design using MSI/LSI TTL, PLD's, CMOS, FPGA, etc. [more inside]
posted on Sep 21, 2006 - 2 answers

I need to apply custom type to Davey Board (bookbinding board), is screen printing my only option? [more inside]
posted on Apr 11, 2006 - 9 answers

Recommendations for online Quark-based book layout and/or design resources? A free template for Standard Paperback format would be supremely appreciated.
posted on Nov 18, 2005 - 3 answers

I've been asked to lay out a book for a small publisher. Aesthetically, I have a good idea of where I need to go with this. But this is my first foray into book design. What sort of application should I be using? I'd like to learn a bit about LaTex (I'm on a Mac running 10.4.1), as this seems like the most cost effective and professional route. Ultimately, I need to deliver the document in PDF format. Any suggestions or help would be much appreciated!
posted on Jul 1, 2005 - 17 answers

What are the essential reference works for someone interested in typography, especially the aspects dealing with layout? I have and adore "The Elements of Typographic Style" by Robert Bringhurst, an amazingly useful, well designed book. I also am fond of "The Non-Designers Design Book," by Robin Williams but I'm looking for things like the Bringhurst rather than the more general advice in Williams's books.
posted on Jun 12, 2004 - 8 answers

What are your favorite book jacket or cover designs? What do you look for when you judge a book by its cover? I'm doing a design favor for a friend and need some inspiration. It's a word-heavy, non-fiction book targeted at the more brainy types. Any classic, timeless cover that makes you caress its spine every time you see the volume?
posted on Feb 3, 2004 - 17 answers