THE THAMES AND HUDSON ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GRAPHIC...

THE THAMES AND HUDSON ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GRAPHIC DESIGN AND DESIGNERS by Alan and Isabella Livingston (Thames and Hudson: $12.95; 215 pp., illustrated, paperback original). The previously neglected art of graphic design has attracted widespread interest during the past two decades: This handy, basic book explains a variety of terms ranging from typefaces and printing processes to illustrative styles. A useful reference for artists, designers or anyone interested in better understanding the advertisements that occupy an increasingly prominent place in contemporary life.