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GIVEAWAY CLOSED

Exciting times when another book on design comes out from Laurence King. This time a gorgeous looking book called Symbols has just been published and looks set to carry on where Logo finished off.
The pictures have already sold this to me and I have just placed my order through Amazon for £15, and can’t wait to get my filthy hands on it. Apparently not quite ready for my hands yet as there is a 6-9 day delay whilst the ink dries.
If I were you I would not bother waiting for any reviews if that’s how you usually roll. Trust me when I say that if it’s half as good as Logo then you can’t go wrong. And plus you could win a copy for which you can see how below.
From the website
This book features over 1300 symbols, organized into groups and sub-groups according to their visual characteristics. Each category includes a short introduction, with expanded captions providing information on who the symbol was designed for, who designed it, when, and where appropriate, what the symbol stands for. These sections are interspersed with short case studies on both classic examples of symbols still in use, and exceptional examples of recently designed symbols.

I actually found this through Pentagram website, and they have a few more images of the book on their site so worth checking out.

Giveaway
As this book looks so damn awesome I feel another giveaway is due. I will have 2 copies of Symbol to giveaway, and all you have to do is leave a brief comment below and one or two RT’s of this post, and I will announce the 2winners in a few weeks.
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Tagged: Angus Hyland, book, Laurence King, Steven Bateman, symbol

Woop! I would LOVE a copy of this.
I want/need it! So I’ll do way better logotypes!
this looks amazing! love that it includes the history of the symbols.
Would love a copy of this… looks aces!
I love you and your gorgeous dog!! ::hugs::
looks wonderful
i’m in
Looks awesome!
I’ll be sure to RT
Love it. Looks like a great book!
fantastic book! always needed a book about topics such as these…
hope i’ll get it!
This looks a great book for inspiration, I love how each of the symbols feature a short explanation to give them context.
*RT and adds to Amazon list*
Oooo, this looks damn good. And only £15! Surely it’s not a legitimate design book unless it’s overpriced?
£22 RRP but Amazon doing what they do best…
Wow. This looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing. :) I’ll definitely have to check it out.
Hi Graham,
I fully support your opinion about this book, this looks like a brilliant book for especially logo designers, just what I happen to be ;-P
I would love to win a copy of this book, just as an inspiration resource when designing my next logos!
Wanna thank you for this great opportunity, Cheers & Ciao ..
This is just what I wanted!
P.S – You have a very large heart.
Crazy exciting! Logo was a huge inspiration in me and pushed me to switch my focus from photography to design and it was the best decision of my life.
Can’t wait to get this book (:
Looks great!
If I don’t win a copy of it, I’ll probably buy it. Looks like a very interesting read.
Also, threw in a re-tweet.
Already following, since some time ago :)
love your blog. thanks for the giveaway.
Looks like a fantastic book. Thanks for this kind of post.
I reckon this could help take me to the next level, just gotta get to the next level! I’d like a look at that logo book too ;)
would love to own it! Resourceful!!
Cool! Another logo book
I want one! please… :-)
I want one! please… :-)
Awesome book, it should definitely go to a newly college graduated aspiring designer who could absorb the knowledge of “Symbol” and go off to do great things… :)
(*me!*)
Awesome book, it should definitely go to a newly college graduated aspiring designer who could absorb the knowledge of “Symbol” and go off to do great things… :)
(*me!*)
Nice, very nice!
Nice, very nice!
Looks like a great read and resource.
This book looks beautiful. I love a good, inspiring book! Thanks for making me aware of it, Graham.
You are another winner of the Symbol book… Email me your postal address and I’ll arrange delivery. May order it direct from Amazon to you if that’s easier.
This book looks really awesome .
A very nice giveaways.
Would make a nice addition to my small but growing collection of logo design books.
Great book, awesome resource! Would love to win a copy!
This book looks really awesome…would love to get one!
The content in this book looks like it could be very informative and inspirational! Would sure love a copy!
me me! the book looks great!
Seems like a very inspirational book! Would love to have a copy.
My word, it’s kind of intimidating that there are so many symbols – feels like every possibility has been invented.
Awesome book. I hope to get it :-) Nice work.
/ Lucas Edwards
This looks like a great resource; the perfect book for growing graphic designer and student (me!!)
Fantastic book!
Looks like a nice book. Can I have one? :)
NIIIIIICE ! Keep up your awesome work
Interesting indeed…
Wow. What a great tool to have in my arsenal. Thanks for sharing!
The first time I came to your site was from David Airey’s logodesignlove site and have been reading your articles since.
If I win, it’s a bonus and if I don’t, i’ve already gained so much from your writings
this looks dope, i would love a copy!
Logos are probably the hardest piece of a companies image. It is the most recognized and speaks to the core of the business. Your work just impresses and stands out. Thanks for your work and love the mashups.
Looks like a great book. Hopefully I’ll be able to see it in person. ;)
Don’t mind me here, just being a sysadmin who have replaced a (commomly accepted) startrek addiction by a serious typography/logo disorder.
(nice book)
Definitely looks like a book to inspire! @katemwaite:twitter
love the book, can’t wait to get my hands on it!
Ooh, last minute. How did I miss it? Not paying attention I’d wager.
@MM_4D:twitter
I want this book because I’m a sexy design pirate.
OOOOH!! OOH!!! PICK ME, PICK ME!!!!
Graham me like. me want. me need. Thank Q.
.@gariphic You are a winner of the Symbol book…
Awesome! Would be great in the library.
This looks like a fantastic resource for anyone interested in logo design.
I want this book because it is cool symbol collection!
I would love to own this book.
I want it !!! This book is simply fantastic
A work of art for your bookshelf!