Book description
A revised and expanded edition of the world-renowned graphic designer's classic and bestselling monograph, using examples from a portfolio spanning his full career to date.Protégé of design legend Massimo Vignelli and partner in the New York office of the international design firm Pentagram, Michael Bierut has had one of the most varied careers of any living graphic designer. The projects in How to illustrate the breadth of activity that graphic design encompasses today and demonstrate Bierut's enthusiastically eclectic approach that has been a hallmark of his career. This revised and expanded edition of his bestselling monograph examines more than three dozen projects from start to finish--including new projects for major clients such as Mastercard, The Poetry Foundation, the International Center for Photography, and Bierut's brand design for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign--providing insights into the creative process, his working life, his relationship with clients, and the challenges that all creatives face in bringing innovative work into the world today. It also features a new afterword on the role of the designer in the post-Covid era.
Roadspike
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Sly Silvermoon
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Roma Kabuki
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Married Man
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Juice Petite
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Married Man
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a brilliant way to connect. This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of literary escape. User-centric audiobook joy – this app's ease of use is a true marvel. ListenBook has become an essential part of my day, enhancing my commute and allowing me to enjoy audiobooks like never before. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional.
Joker's Grin
The captivating narrators make each story come alive in a unique way. The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. The compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch sets ListenBook apart from the rest.
Petite Beauty
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RawSkills
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Call Back Queen
The adjustable playback speed is a secret weapon for getting through educational content faster. The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver.
Saturn Extreme
With this app, I've unlocked the secret to reading even on the busiest days. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks, and this one stands out for its professional quality. The narrator struck the ideal balance between dramatic interpretation and letting the text speak for itself. The audio engineering was superb with consistent volume levels and crystal-clear recording.
Dancing Madman
ListenBook's support for various download methods means I can acquire new content in a way that suits me best. 🌟 Say goodbye to boredom during long drives – this app makes road trips fly by! 🚗🎉 ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to spread the joy of captivating stories with friends. CUE playlist support helps me organize my audiobooks efficiently. It's a great organizational tool.
Wooden Man
Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive features, from statistics tracking to enhanced audio quality, enrich my reading. 📚✨ Adjustable playback speed and volume controls are excellent. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Father Abbot
With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of literature during my daily walks – it's truly invigorating. No more carrying heavy books – this app has transformed my reading habits.
Old Orange Eyes
Listening to audiobooks has become my guilt-free indulgence, and I love it. ListenBook's compatibility with different formats ensures I never have to worry about file conversions. This app has made waiting in lines and queues an opportunity for exploration and enjoyment. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook enjoyment. It's an essential part of my daily routine. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends.
Mad Viral
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Undergrad
The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. Finally, an app that understands the power of CUE playlists. Perfect for organizing. Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch. The statistics tracking feature is very useful. ListenBook helps me keep track of my listening time.
Zero Corn
I've fallen in love with literature all over again, thanks to this incredible app. With ListenBook, I've rediscovered my love for audiobooks. The binaural audio processing is a game-changer for comfortable, fatigue-free listening. The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience. The app's seamless integration with Apple Watch makes it my perfect workout companion. The customizable controls and playback options cater perfectly to different audiobook preferences.
Gullyway
My productivity has soared since I started using ListenBook for my study materials. The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing.
Grave Digger
I'm amazed at how immersive the experience is – it's like being inside the story. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience