Editorial Review
Often, the small, delightful details make a piece shine, similar to the way unique buttons on a white shirt can give it an entirely new look. This book explores 1,000 of these embellishments available to graphic designers across all kinds of projects, from books to brochures, invitations to menus, CDs to annual reports.
Exacting photography, which is accompanied by credits outlining the vendors and materials used, focuses on these details. This book invites designers to literally shop for ideas. Content is organized by type; if youÆre in the market for an unusual binding, turn to the bindings section to see a wide collection of fresh ideas.
Other topics covered include fasteners, graphics, unique materials, embossing, debossing, specialty inks, type treatments, interesting color usage, add-ons, die cuts, and much more.
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Customer Reviews
1000 Graphic Elements 
2008-09-30
As a graphic designer, I did not find this book very useful in generating ideas. There is very minimal info about the pieces featured and some photos are unnecessarily close-up and you cannot get a sense for the project.
1,000 Graphic Elements 
2008-06-01
A comprehensive display for the experienced and novice alike.
Open up your world by seeing the splendid designs of others.
A broad picture to the world of design from logos to brands.
Yes, this is well worth the price.
Nice Classic Piece for Promoters' Shelf 
2007-12-17
1,000 Graphic Elements: Details for Distinctive Designs
In my mind's eye I see this series being originated by a marketing expert that decided to focus and feature their own industry. These books offer frequency in category, classic designs, and creativity that lends to brand building. This series is a collection promotion experts should have as part of their consistently used library. Enjoy...
Visual Diarrhea 
2007-10-13
the title and description are misleading. This book should be called "1000 examples of ultra-high budget junk"
These aren't graphic elements, they are complete projects. furthermore, the "elements" themselves are over-dependent on materials, embossing, die-cuts, metalic inks and other expensive processes that it is of little value to real-world designers. It gave me no fresh ideas or inspiration whatsoever, and is going in the recycle bin 15 minutes after arrival.
I've seen better looking and more compelling work with rubber stamps. Buy this book if you want to see how over-priced production is used by spoiled designers and clients with money they have no problem wasting.
The book tries to divide itself into sections such as binding, graphic devices, and typology, but there is no consistency applied, and each example could qualify for another category, because of the abundance of junk incorporated.
If you want to create pieces that cost a ton of money, hurt the eye and poorly communicate, this is the book for you. I've seen more compelling graphic work from an 8-year old with glue and glitter.
Great Book 2007-08-27
It is a great book to reference and I look forward to purchasing the rest of the series.
As far as inspiration books go, this one is tops 2007-07-21
Often, the small, delightful details make a piece shine, similar to the way unique buttons on a white shirt can give it an entirely new look. This book explores 1,000 of these embellishments available to graphic designers across all kinds of projects, from books to brochures, invitations to menus, CDs to annual reports.
Exacting photography, which is accompanied by credits outlining the vendors and materials used, focuses on these details. This book invites designers to literally shop for ideas. Content is organized by type; if youÆre in the market for an unusual binding, turn to the bindings section to see a wide collection of fresh ideas.
Other topics covered include fasteners, graphics, unique materials, embossing, debossing, specialty inks, type treatments, interesting color usage, add-ons, die cuts, and much more.
2007-07-18
This is a great book for art directors and graphic designers to get some inspiration. The book definitely revolves around a modern/contemporary type look. Most clients would find design like this a little too "cutting edge" for their taste. However, this is a great reference for ideas and production techniques.
great layout for fast browsing 2007-04-14
When looking for inspiration and products that sell, this book is ideal on how to catch that special attention. More than 200 prints, packages, as well as type and logo samples, this book is a "MUST HAVE" for a graphic design student like me. Great contrasts in choice of projects. All projects are not US based, but rather international samples of great work.
I bought it few months ago, and use it every week. Great Book.
great great great great great great 2007-03-08
i want this whole series. this is an awesome piece for you library. good reference.
nice inspriation 2007-02-09
lots of smart ideas and nicely print
good to look at and that inspired some of my so far best designs ^_^
just hope some pictures could be even bigger with more details
overall, i love it! :D
