Naïve - Modernism and Folklore in Contemporary Graphic Design

This is a busy book year for us at Hero!! We have been published and featured in quite a few books that release in 2009 and we couldn't be any more humbled by it. Here is another great book we were published in, among some of THE most talented artists working today.

This phenomenal book entitled Naïve - Modernism and Folklore in Contemporary Graphic Design documents the extraordinary renaissance of Classic Modernism, from the 1940s to 1960s, in contemporary graphic design. This compilation introduces a new wave of young designers who are rediscovering the stylistic elements reminiscent of classic graphic design such as silkscreen printing, classical typography, hand lettering, woodcutting and folk art and integrating them into their work. Inspired by 20th Century American legends such as Saul Bass, Charley Harper and Alexander Girard, the burgeoning designers and their work showcased this in this book are inspiring, ranging from illustrations, poster art, editorials, book covers and record sleeves to stationary and textiles.

Naïve features some of our most talented friends as well, it is truly a great collection of work. For more information about Naïve and to check out spreads from this book go to the publisher, Gestalten's website here - the book should be available state side very soon.

Hero in Spin Magazine

Check out the June issue of Spin Magazine, on newstands now. There is a great review of the new Gig Posters book, featuring a handful of our good friends and one of our posters!!! Eeeee OMG total geek out!!!

Check out the feature:

Gig Posters Volume 1: Available Now at Hero

We are truly humbled that we were asked to be in this book and were blown away when we finally got to hold it in our hands. It's a huge and beautiful book, with some of our most talented friends from all around the world. These are available now at Hero.

Here is the full designer list:

3d Glasses, Adam Turman, Aesthetic Apparatus, Alan Forbes, Allen Jaeger, Amy Jo, Andrio Abero, Andy Vastagh, Beyond The Pale, Billy Perkins, Bobby Dixon, Bongout, Brad Klausen, Brian Ewing, Budai, Burlesque of North America, Casey Burns, Cricket Press, Crosshair, Dale Flattum, Dan Grzeca, Dan McCarthy, Dan Stiles, Daniel Danger, Delicious, Denny Schmickle, Diana Sudyka, Dirk Fowler, Drew Millward, Drowning Creek Studio, DWITT, Eleanor Grosch, Emek, Engine House 13, FarmBarn Art Co., Firehouse, Furturtle Printworks, Gary Houston, Gregg Gordon, Guy Burwell, Hero Design Studio, Invisible Creature, Ironforgepress, James Rheem Davis, Jamie Ward, Jared Connor, Jason Goad, Jay Ryan, Jay Vollmar, Jeph, Jermaine Rogers, Joanna Wecht, Johnny Crap, Jon Smith, Josh Rickun, Judge, Justin Hampton, Justin Kamerer, Largemammal Print, Leia Bell, Lil Tuffy, Little Jacket, Lonny Hurley, Lonny Unitus, Luke Drozd, Lure Design, Malleus, Mark Pedini, Mat Daly, Methane Studios, Micah Smith, Michael Michael Motorcycle, Mig Kokinda, Mike King, Nate Duval, Patent Pending, Powerhouse Factories, Powerslide Design Co., Print Mafia, Rob Jones, Ron Liberti, Ryan Nole, Sasha Barr, Scrojo, Seripop, Squad 19, Stainboy, Steve Walters, Strawberryluna, Tanxxx, Tara McPherson, The Decoder Ring Design Concern, The Heads Of State, The Little Friends Of Printmaking, The Small Stakes, Thomas Scott, Tim Gough, Todd Slater, Vahalla Studios, Zach Hobbs, Zeloot

1,000 Garment Graphics: A Comprehensive Collection of Wearable Designs

We are so proud to be published in this phenomenal book, 1,000 Garment Graphics: A Comprehensive Collection of Wearable Designs, which is a collection of the best wearable art and designs, with some of the most inspiring and innovative graphic works from around the world. The main emphasis is on fashion from t-shirt graphics, to sneakers, to baseball caps and more. The book features trends as well as graphics that endure the test of time and was authored by the talented Jeffrey Everett of El Jefe Design.

We have a small collection of works in this book and we are in some great company, some of the best are featured in this book! Get your hands on a copy now from Amazon!! We may be carrying copies of this book in the near future in the boutique, so keep your eyes out for that, too.

Book Ring

Check out this adorable book ring :swoon:


Book Ring by Ana Cardim (via Inspire Me Now)

Gigposters.com Book

We are so proud to announce and even prouder to be published in the first ever Gigposters.com book by Clay Hayes, the founder of Gigposters.com




Includes 101 perforated and ready-to-hang posters along with hundreds of other poster images and designer biographies. Packaged in an oversized 11-by-14-inch paperback, Gig Posters Volume I is a spectacular compilation of rock show art (and a great way to decorate a dorm room or apartment).

Designers:
3d Glasses, Adam Turman, Aesthetic Apparatus, Alan Forbes, Allen Jaeger, Amy Jo, Andrio Abero, Andy Vastagh, Beyond The Pale, Billy Perkins, Bobby Dixon, Bongout, Brad Klausen, Brian Ewing, Budai, Burlesque of North America, Casey Burns, Cricket Press, Crosshair, Dale Flattum, Dan Grzeca, Dan McCarthy, Dan Stiles, Daniel Danger, Delicious, Denny Schmickle, Diana Sudyka, Dirk Fowler, Drew Millward, Drowning Creek Studio, DWITT, Eleanor Grosch, Emek, Engine House 13, FarmBarn Art Co., Firehouse, Furturtle Printworks, Gary Houston, Gregg Gordon, Guy Burwell, Hero Design Studio, Invisible Creature, Ironforgepress, James Rheem Davis, Jamie Ward, Jared Connor, Jason Goad, Jay Ryan, Jay Vollmar, Jeph, Jermaine Rogers, Joanna Wecht, Johnny Crap, Jon Smith, Josh Rickun, Judge, Justin Hampton, Justin Kamerer, Largemammal Print, Leia Bell, Lil Tuffy, Little Jacket, Lonny Hurley, Lonny Unitus, Luke Drozd, Lure Design, Malleus, Mark Pedini, Mat Daly, Methane Studios, Micah Smith, Michael Michael Motorcycle, Mig Kokinda, Mike King, Nate Duval, Patent Pending, Powerhouse Factories, Powerslide Design Co., Print Mafia, Rob Jones, Ron Liberti, Ryan Nole, Sasha Barr, Scrojo, Seripop, Squad 19, Stainboy, Steve Walters, Strawberryluna, Tanxxx, Tara McPherson, The Decoder Ring Design Concern, The Heads Of State, The Little Friends Of Printmaking, The Small Stakes, Thomas Scott, Tim Gough, Todd Slater, Vahalla Studios, Zach Hobbs, Zeloot

BONUS ART PRINTS:
Pre-order now from GigPosters.com and receive an exclusive limited edition screenprinted art print by Jay Ryan! Jay will be creating 3 different 10"x13" art prints for the book release. The first 1200 pre-orders get free art prints! (400 of each)
*Order the 3-pack to assure you get one of each art print!* (Jay Ryan subscribers will automatically receive copies of the art prints in their subscriptions)

ONLY $40 USD Each + Shipping! PRE-ORDER HERE

**Once available these books will be for sale at Hero as well**

Geometric Book

I am obsessed with both the simplicity of geometric shapes and the complexity and intricacy of patterns, so this book is a MUST HAVE on my list now, since it's a little bit of both.

Kapitza, an independent Design company based in East London, recently published their new book entitled, Geometric.

"Geometric is a unique pattern resource book featuring an exciting collection of 264 colourful and monochrome pattern illustrations. Get inspired by Kapitza’s pattern art, all created with the 100 Geometric pattern fonts included on the CD for Mac and Windows. Now designing your own patterns is as easy as typing – but with much more exciting results."

Italia Modern Design Book.

Saw this amazing book over at Grain Edit and I want it!!! So many great designs from the 1950s-1970s and includes many of my favorites like Bruno Munari, Giovanni Pintori, Max Huber, Enzo Mari, Pino Tovaglia, Albe Steiner etc. It also includes a fair amount of work from Olivetti and Pirelli.

Anyone know where to find it?

links and photos from Grain Edit

The Art of the Modern Movie Poster

Yes, I would like this book please. Thank you.

Over & Over: A Catalog of Hand-Drawn Patterns

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Fifty Designers' Current Favourite Typefaces

Designer James West of Create/Reject recently completed a new project to help provide aid to victims of Cyclone Nargis that hit Myanmar on May 2, 2008. West assembled a small book which features, as the name suggests, 'Fifty Designers' Current Favourite Typefaces'. Some of the biggest names in graphic design and typography participated, doing their part to help out. 100% of the cover price goes to UNICEF's Myanmar Cyclone Children's Appeal.

Buy the book here

via designboom via quipsologies