BOOKS

As part of the Mastercraft series, British Design And Art Direction launches The Commercials Book. Ridley Scott, Jonathan Glazer and Aardman Animations are among the 32 directors who have contributed personal views on advertising. Retails at 37.50 or 30 for D&AD members.

Tanaka Ikko: Graphic Master is published by Phaidon and edited by Gian Carlo Calza. Tanaka is one of the most respected masters of Japanese graphic design, blending influences from East and West. The book examines Tanaka’s entire career, encompassing graphic design and art direction, and editorial and interior design. It is the first comprehensive book on Tanaka Ikko to be published in English. Retails at 35.

Published by Kyle Cathie, The Beginner’s Guide to Colour Psychology by Angela Wright is designed to increase the awareness of colour and how it fundamentally influences us. Wright advises many blue chip companies on their marketing strategies, brand management, retail and product design. Retails at 12.99.