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Things I Didn't Know: A Memoir

Designer: Chip Kidd

title: Things I Didn't Know: A Memoir

author: Robert Hughes

publisher: Knopf

available at Amazon.com

Things I Didn't Know: A Memoir

The new Robert Hughes book just came out.

Not much to say, really.
A brilliant solution, made even more awesome when seen next to its predecessor.

Shock of the New.

, 2006-10-10 06:11:00 -0400

i’m kinda surprised he didn’t even try to make them look different. a simple change in typeface choice or background colour would’ve gave each of those something unique to stand out with.

just like his designs for Ashes and Dry

khy , 2006-10-10 07:20:00 -0400

This cover reminds me of the J.D Salinger or Vonnegut covers. You could see a Robert Hughes book across the room and know it. Brilliant

, 2006-10-10 13:25:00 -0400

the embossing on this is amazing; i couldn’t stop myself from touching it

andrew , 2006-10-10 14:28:00 -0400

I guess I would have to see this book in person because the photo isn’t selling me.. maybe im missing something?

eric , 2006-10-10 19:11:00 -0400

dont’ care for the pallette. oy.

, 2006-11-09 12:50:00 -0500

Chip rips himself off in a less effective way then the original in almost every respect—the pink more daring and interesting, the typography tighter the first time—and it’s “brilliant”? Really?

No, it’s “branding”.

, 2006-11-19 14:57:00 -0500

Gotta defend myself here, kiddies. The original color scheme was completely different, and the author nixed it. He also nearly nixed the entire design, so I was thrilled to see this much cross the finish line. However, you are all welcome to submit your superior ideas. I look forward to seeing them.

, 2006-12-17 06:11:00 -0500

Hmmm… I wasn’t aware that modern art fell. :0

C-Dog , 2007-04-17 16:50:00 -0400

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