Make it Now is a blend of monograph, advice, and auto-biography by graphic designer, Anthony Burrill. This is his second of four books, and includes examples of his work and stories from his life up until 2016. Make it Now offers advice on various topics like finding inspiration, communication, and creating self-initiated work. Burrille weaves his personal experience throughout the advice that provides a glimpse into his life and career.
Read MoreIgnore Everybody and 39 Other Keys to Creativity is a collection of blog posts turned essays by comic artist Hugh MacLeod, creator of gapingvoid.com. This mix of creative life advice, and comics sketched on the backs of business cards offers readers a unique look into MacLeod’s life as he navigated through the world of advertising.
Read MoreWritten by London-based designer, Adrian Shaughnessy focuses on the how-to’s of becoming a successful graphic designer from thinking skills, education, getting a job, establishing a career, owning a studio, and where design is headed towards the future. he also features several interviews with several prolific graphic designers at the end of the book. Shaughnessy’s writing is concise, insightful, and logically charming, making this book easy to read, hard to put down, and informational no matter what stage of your career you’re in.
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