The most compact book on design is only 46 pages, called "Notes on Graphic Design And Visual Communication." It's IMHO the best book on design even though it's

The most compact book on design is only 46 pages, called "Notes on Graphic Design And Visual Communication." It's IMHO the best book on design even though it's a compact overview of the concepts and terminology... It's handwritten and probably the only handwritten book you'll ever read. It's worth buying just to own it. I have met AIGA award designers and Internet design celebrities who don't know some of the basics laid out in this short book. http://www.amazon.com/Crisp-Graphic-Design-Visual-Communicat.. http://www.amazon.com/Crisp-Graphic-Design-Visual-Communicat....