I thought Designers Don't Read was great (don't let the name fool you). It's basically an art director's take on advertising and design with bits of history and

I thought Designers Don't Read was great (don't let the name fool you). It's basically an art director's take on advertising and design with bits of history and insights thrown in: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581156650 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581156650