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The Visual Dictionary of Graphic Design – Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris

This book is a dictionary; where certain art/design terms are given a one page explanation with pictures (hence visual dictionary). A comprehensive dictionary with terms such as abstract expressionsim, art noveau, chroma but it’s not a teach-you-how-to design book. It is a visual dictionary.

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Design Basics Index – Jim Krause

This is the first design book that I have read and it is a comprehensive one that covers the basics (as the title says!) but nonethless to be used more for reference. The book covers Composition, Components and Concept which touches on alignment, shapes, colors and themes.

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