Also noteworthy is how readers embrace female authors now more than ever. This year, with 10,000 votes, an outstanding 70 books by female authors made the list. Women buy books, women read and it’s now clear that women write most books we read. Traditionally, design books have tended to minimise the contribution of women to the profession, so here's one that starts to right the balance. Women Design profiles a selection of the most dynamic female designers, from architects and product designers to textile artists and digital innovators. These range from pioneers such as Eileen Gray, Lora Lamm and Lella Vignelli to more recent trailblazers including Kazuyo Sejima, Hella Jongerius and Neri Oxman. 26. Can Graphic Design Save Your Life? by Lucienne Roberts Books are a great way to learn about the fascinating world of movie poster collecting and represent an inexpensive way to enjoy hundreds of movie posters of your favourite films at home. However, not all books are created equal, so I have compiled a list of some of the best movie poster books ever published based on personal preference and other collectors recommendations. All Poster Forum has an excellent thread devoted to movie poster books and is well worth a read with personal opinions covering some of the books in our guide. Work Hard & Be Nice to People by Anthony Burrill 33. Drawing Type: An Introduction to Illustrating Letterforms by Alex Fowkes

Creative work is hard, and it never really gets easier. So to make it as a graphic designer, you need some stamina, and this book can help. It's full of illustrated advice and encouragement on how to stay creative, focused, and true to yourself in the face of burnout or distractions. 43. Layout Essentials by Beth Tondreau The two see each other across the void. A fateful connection is made, and an unlikely friendship blooms. Slowly, we learn what led Sam and Vic to the bridge that night. Bonded by their suffering, each privately commits to the impossible task of saving the other.Citizen First Designer Second by Rejane Dal Bello 13. Designing Graphic Props for Filmmaking by Annie Atkins We’re thrilled to announce a first. For the second year in a row, the top spot in our annual Top 100 goes to a previous winner. Readers have once again voted for Honeybee by Craig Silvey as the #1 book, for the second year running. Australian readers have embraced this tender and profoundly moving novel, brimming with vivid characters and luminous words. It’s about two lives forever changed by a chance encounter – one offering hope, the other redemption. Post printing we Laminate Protect the entire poster to ensure that longevity of the colors and to ensure no scratching of the poster damages the gorgeous artwork below.

If this interactive, scratch and reveal poster doesn’t inspire your love for start reading, nothing will.

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Each year, Australians have their say about which books and authors they love to read in the Better Reading Top 100. It has become a well-loved annual event that readers vote for, celebrate and discuss. It is a true reflection of what Australians read, featuring a mix of crime, women’s general fiction, literary fiction and classics. We’re thrilled with this year’s list and look forward to sharing it with our readers.