Graphic Design Manual: Principles and Practice [Armin Hofmann, Hardcover]

Graphic Design Manual: Principles and Practice by Armin Hofmann, 1st English ed. hardcover, D. Q. Stephenson, Basle, 1965. Reinhold Publishing Corporation, New York, USA. 8.375 x 9.875, pp. 172 with English text. Printed in Switzerland. Layout designed by Armin Hofmann, Basle.

This practical, step-by-step manual, with an exceptional design by Hofmann, informs and illustrates his design philosophy and methodical approach to graphic design problem solving with sections devoted to: The Dot, The Line, Confrontation (encounters between dissimilar elements such as form and lettering) and Letters and Signs (new forms of expression). 

A Preface by George Nelson and considerate Introduction by Armin Hofmann with section introductions and (301) black and white illustrations (many with captions) from Hofmann, other professionals and students taken from studies executed in the Graphic Course (Fachklasse) at the Allgemeine Gewerbeschule (AGS) in Basle where Hofmann has taught since 1947.

Photographs by Max Mathys, Rolf Schröter, Esther and Paul Merkle, Photoklasses AGS and Hans Isenschmid. An essential book from the eminent and inimitable Swiss designer and educator who continues to influence. 

A very good hardcover with a minor puncture to the spine (does not affect the binding or interior pages); covered by the very good plus jacket with a few small chips and a soiled back cover. Some foxing, faint handling and 1-2 lightly bent pages. The inside front cover has some residual tape and an ex-owners bookplate. The 1st edition hardcover with jacket is always recommended!