Jens Müller, author of History of Graphic Design. Vol. 1, 1890–1959, offers up a selection of hidden gems in his remarkable new book ... Stunning examples can be found almost everywhere ...

Because graphic design is meant to present a message in a clear and concise way, the process of actually making it (often a ... along with four micro-exhibits to add context. A book by the same name ...

The man has mastered graphic design ... to convey the simplest ideas," he says. Kidd's book features many examples of great design, including some of his own covers, to illustrate points.