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- A global up-to-the-minute overview of contemporary printed graphic design
- Following in the footsteps of cream, 10xl0, BLINK. and Spoon, area presents 100 of the most interesting graphic designers who have emerged internationally over the last five years, chosen by 10 influential curators
- From corporate identity to posters, typefaces to compact discs, area presents trends and talents in visual communication in an entirely new format
- More than 1,500 colour images illustrate the designers' projects, accompanied by concise, illuminating texts by the selecting curators

Following in the footsteps of cream and Fresh Cream, 10X10, BLINK. and Spoon, area is an up-to-the-minute, global overview of graphic design.

This image-filled book presents the work of 100 of the world's most innovative emerging graphic designers, showcasing work from such wide-ranging projects as corporate identity, poster design, book design, packaging, typography and CD cover design. The 100 designers were selected by a distinguished group of 10 curators from around the world, all highly established and influential figures in the field of graphic design. Each curator selected and wrote about 10 exciting talents whom they consider to have made a name for themselves on the international scene over the last five years. More than 1, 500 colour images illustrate the projects, accompanied by concise, illuminating texts by the curators.