22 spot-on reader comments to “Marks of Excellence by Per Mollerup”

1. Brian, on May 9th, 2008 said:

   Looks like a great book, I’ll have to go take a look at it. Thanks for sharing David.

   I’ve also learned that we Canadians and Australians get ripped off on book prices!!!

2. Jeff Fisher LogoMotives, on May 9th, 2008 said:

   One of the favorites in my personal library of over 300 identity design books!

3. David Airey, on May 9th, 2008 said:
   Brian,

   I was surprised at the difference in cost for Australia and Canada, especially when the exchange rate is so similar to the US dollar. You have a keen eye.

   Jeff,

   That’s a hefty book collection you’ve got there! Glad to read this is one of your favourites too. I’d love to know what some of the others are.

4. Brian Yerkes, on May 9th, 2008 said:

   @Brian / David: Yeah, the Europeans get ripped of a little bit also! Works out to be $61 for the Europeans compared to $35.00 in America!

   One reason why I moved away from Ireland ! I could go on all day about price/product comparisons between rip off Ireland and the States!!

   Brian Yerkes’s last blog post…5 Ways To Work Faster in Photoshop

5. David Airey, on May 9th, 2008 said:
   Brian,

   That’s also a crazy difference if you’re spending Euros. For how long were you in Southern Ireland? I’m probably heading across the water after the summer, but to the North.

6. Brian Yerkes, on May 9th, 2008 said:

   Hi David,

   I was born in Ireland, moved to the States at age 2, moved back to Ireland age 10…..then moved to the States at 22. You are originally frorm the North aren’t you? I was up there once on a trip with Shelbourne FC, and our team bus got smashed up near Windsor Park from kids throwing large stones thru the windows!!! It was crazy…White car registrations aren’t safe in those areas!

   Brian Yerkes’s last blog post…5 Ways To Work Faster in Photoshop

7. Supriya R, on May 9th, 2008 said:

   Looks like a great book, I think I have to buy this one. Thanks for sharing David. also I do enjoy your LogoDesign Love blog.

8. Dot Design, on May 9th, 2008 said:

   Hi David
   This is a great book and one I’d forgotten, I used to loan this from my college library during the time I was a design student. It contains the classics, some timeless identites in there. I never bought it, I was a student! But will be adding it to my collection now, thank you for the heads up!

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9. Jenna, on May 9th, 2008 said:

   Looks like a great buy : ] Thanks for sharing!

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10. James George Dunn, on May 9th, 2008 said:

    Thanks for this David. I’ve been after a logo book for awhile now, I’ve just been finding it different to find the right one…

    I was wondering if you’ve got any opinions on the new Adrian Shaughnessy book, Cover Art By?

    Keep it up!

    Regards, James George.

11. Sherif, on May 9th, 2008 said:

    That’s a real encyclopedia. Thanks David for the great resources you provide right here!

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12. David Airey, on May 9th, 2008 said:
    Brian,

    I am from the North. From Bangor, 12 miles outside Belfast. My family are still there, hence the thoughts of moving back. Did you play for Shelbourne, or were you supporting? I read how you play football every week. I do too. Nothing too serious mind. Shame about the trouble on the bus. Things are much better nowadays, but I can’t see sectarianism becoming completely eradicated.

    Supriya,

    You’re very welcome, and I’m glad you enjoy Logo Design Love.

    Gareth,

    I know exactly what you mean about not buying too many books as a student. The library turned into a close ally back then.

    Jenna,

    My pleasure. I’ve been meaning to publish this post for a while now, and just got around to taking some snaps today.

    James,

    I understand the difficulty finding a good logo design book. There are so many on the market, and not many are in the class of this one. Should you decide to buy it, I’m keen to know what you think. I’ve not yet seen Cover Art By, though I’d like to. Do you have it?

    Sherif,

    No worries mate, and thanks to you too, for your visits.

13. James George Dunn, on May 9th, 2008 said:

    Cover Art is going to be my next buy along with this one I feel… I’ll let you know my opinions! I’m going to see Adrian Shaughnessy’s talk next month in Newcastle. I’ve just been accepted into Northumbria University so I’m really excited and looking forward to the challenge.

14. zork, on May 9th, 2008 said:

    Wonderful book. I am a big logo fanatic. Many humans need help and can benefit from this book. It will make the world a prettier place.

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15. Sander, on May 9th, 2008 said:

    The design books of Per Mollerup are very good, I’ve recently reviewed Wayshowing at my blog (in Dutch), a book about Environmental Signage. http://www.segd.nl/literatuur/wayshowing.htm also a great book by Per Mollerup.

    Sander’s last blog post…SignSphere: Mei 2008

16. Rafie, on May 9th, 2008 said:

    I don’t have one logo design book yet. But this seems a good one! Thanks for sharing. Few weeks back, I’ve purchased a book with the title:

    “ISLAMIC DESIGN”
    A Genius For Geometry by Daud Sutton
    Published by Wooden Books Ltd.

    I guess this is worth a look and buy (only GBP 4.99) ;)

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17. rost, on May 10th, 2008 said:

    Hi David. I live in russia, because I have bad English.
    An interesting book. This description brands and companies? And this can be ordered from you?

18. Sid Khullar, on May 11th, 2008 said:

    That sounds like an interesting book. Thanks!

    Sid

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19. Michael, on May 11th, 2008 said:

    Absolutely awesome, I think I’m going to ask for this book for my birthday. I’ve been looking for a good logo book for a few months and this one seems to have all of the best.

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20. Shaun, on May 11th, 2008 said:

    I like the look of this!

    It’s something i’ve been considering buying for a while but there’s so much choice and i’m sure a lot of them are not great standard.

    It’s good to have a recommendation by somebody that knows the field, thanks for the tip.

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21. Ray Barron, on May 11th, 2008 said:

    I use this book myself when trying to come up with themes for my websites/blogs. To the people thinking of buying the book, it deffo rates in the top 3 Logo books I currently own.

22. Steve O, on May 11th, 2008 said:

    Tis indeed a good book for some of the best recognised logos in history.Logo books are so damn expensive over here I haven’t bought many - very jealous of the 300+ collection! We do have a few good ones in work though, such as the Logolounge range.

    I’ll have to ask Rafie where he got that Islamic design book for a fiver. It’s £22 on Amazon :S

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