The back of the jacket is torn at the head near the spine, else a clean, unmarked and solid copy. 208 pages. ""New Design is an eye-opening collection of innovative graphic design from the world's major design centers. This inspiring series explores firsthand the unique design challenges and the cultural and social factors that are shaping design now." "Through the work of 27 leading contemporary firms, New Design: Amsterdam explores the dynamic graphic art scene of a city whose rich culture has produced a unique creative climate. Amsterdam boasts one of the highest densities of designers of any city in Europe, and its revolutionary graphic style has become a gold standard throughout the world. Featuring advertising, web design, posters, book covers, and logos, New Design: Amsterdam is a remarkable, varied collection of graphic design's defining influences in the new century." (Front flap) A title in the 'New Design' series. Contents: The Ambassadors of Aesthetics Coup Dedato Dept De Designpolitie Eden Design and Communication Experimental Jetset Fernkopie-Neon Goodwill Melle Hammer Eric Hesen Grafisch Ontwerp KesselsKramer Koeweiden Postma Associates Laboratorium Lava Harmen Liemburg and Richard Niessen Mevis and Van Deursen Maureen Mooren and Daniel van der Velden Joost Overbeek Designers Joseph Plateau De Ruimte Graphic Designers Samenwerkende Ontwerpers Piet Schreuders Thonik Jop Van Bennekom Vanness Van Dam Studio Ron van Roon (020) Author's Note