The End of Print (2nd edition)

The End of Print is the first collection of the work of David Carson, arguably the most innovative and influential graphic designer of the 1990s. Since the book first appeared in 1995, it has become one of the most popular graphic design books ever published. Carson's ground-breaking approach to typography and layout has provoked praise and criticism worldwide, and has inspired a following of young designers eager to break with tradition and forge a new aesthetic. This revised and extended edition contains a significant number of new images from this key period in Carson's career. Two illustrated essays provide an overview of Carson's work, setting it in the context of graphic design history. They examine critical appraisals of the book and discuss the impact that Carson's work has had on contemporary graphics. The much debated concept of the end of print is explored in new contributions from Douglas Coupland, Jessica Helfand, Rick Valicenti, Shawn Wolfe, Geof Kern, Jackson Boelts and Phillip B. Meggs. Lavishly illustrated, the book features work from the magazines where Carson first made his mark, including Transworld Skateboarding, Surfer, Beach Culture and Ray Gun.

David Carson has studios in Los Angeles and New York City. He is currently working with the Marshall McLuhan Estate on the design of a new book and exhibition of McLuhan's writings. Lewis Blackwell is head of creative direction at Getty Images. Formerly publisher and editor of Creative Review he is the author and editor of numerous critically acclaimed books including The End of Print: The Grafik Design of David Carson, David Carson: 2ndsight with Neville Brody G1 and with Chris Ashworth Soon: The Future of Brands. A regular writer and commentator on graphic design and typography advertising film video and multimedia, Blackwell lectures and chairs awards juries internationally.