Richard Hendel

Hendel presents a lovely (and well-designed) array of perspectives on book interior design, but not until after he gives his own opinions for a few significant chapters. This was a good makeshift entry point to book design. It was like hearing several respected experts argue with each other in raised voices about process, which I will always pull out popcorn for, no matter what the discipline of the experts. The American/British design break, the early transition to computer design, and the strong feelings about running head size were the highlights that seemed to weave through each designer's chapter.

"Many American books seem overdesigned. Many British books look as though they've never been touched by a designer." -Virginia Tan… (mer)