The Eye: How the World’s Most Influential Creative Directors Develop Their Vision
World Most Influential Vision: The Eye is a book by Nathan Williams exploring how more than 90 creative directors developed their visual approach. Its profiles cover fashion designers, editorial directors and tastemakers, with discussion of influences, mentors and working methods.
At a glance
- Profiles more than 90 creative directors across fashion, editorial and other creative fields.
- Discusses the books, mentors and techniques associated with their development of a visual point of view.
- Written by Nathan Williams, founder and creative director of Kinfolk magazine.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Its broad collection of profiles offers varied perspectives on visual thinking and creative careers.
- The stated 448-page length allows substantial room for the book’s interviews and profiles.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Artisan |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 30 Oct. 2018 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 448 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1579658393 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1579658397 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22.48 x 4.45 x 30.48 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Art directors, designers, photographers and stylists seeking creative inspiration.
- Readers interested in how established creative professionals develop visual ideas.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for a step-by-step technical manual or a narrowly focused discipline guide.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
80% 80% - 4 stars
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5% 5% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
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Aggregate customer ratings are mostly five-star, with a smaller spread across lower star levels. This indicates generally favourable overall ratings but does not reveal what readers praised or criticised, so it cannot establish whether the profiles or advice will suit a particular reader.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Eye about?
It profiles more than 90 creative directors and discusses influences, mentors and approaches to developing and communicating visual ideas.
Who wrote The Eye?
The listing identifies Nathan Williams, founder and creative director of Kinfolk magazine, as the author.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 448 pages.
Is this a practical instruction manual?
The description presents profiles and advice about creative development, rather than a step-by-step technical manual.
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