Things I have learned in my life so far

Things I have learned in my life so far

 by Stefan Sagmeister
(based on 40 customer reviews)

Things I have learned in my life so far (Paperback)
Author: Stefan Sagmeister
Publisher: Abrams


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20 out of 23 people found the following review helpful.
Review Date: 2/16/08


What can I say...

This book just blew me away. The images are powerful, the sentences are inspiring, the formats are innovative and best of all, I had such fun changing the booklets inside to see new covers thru the laser-cut-out case. This is a true magical book.

18 out of 20 people found the following review helpful.
Review Date: 2/22/08


things I have learned from this book

"trying to look good limits my life" and "everything I do always comes back to me" are two of my favorites.
I have always admired Stefan Sagmeister's ability to bring together a sincerity of purpose with a lot of (obvious) fun in the realization of his projects. I myself had a lot of fun reading and looking at this "book", after having seen the same titled show in New York City, detecting details that escaped me at the very crowded gallery, chuckling at the whimsy and imagination that went into it.
As in "Made You Look", Stefan wraps his pieces with delightful and sometimes very personal stories and anecdotes, which definitely adds to the overall impression that this is not just another design book, it's a great way to meet an artist/designer who has something to say, and who does it well.
I bought five copies at the show, they make great gifts. Maybe I should have waited for the amazon discount, though. Highly recommended.

10 out of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Review Date: 3/3/08


another winner from Sagmeister

I have Sagmeister's two other books, and this 15 pamphlet folio is another winner. It's exceptionally well produced (why am I not surprised). Having seen Stefan Sagmeister speak twice, I was delighted to see many of the images I've seen him use in his talks not only in this book but discussed in detail; both the ideas behind them and tales of their production.

Buy one for yourself, buy one for a gift - I can't imagine anyone who enjoys design or just thinking about living that wouldn't be delighted by this book.

5 out of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Review Date: 2/24/08


Things I've Learned In My Life So Far.

"Things I've learned in my life so far", represents Stefan's latest gift to the world and a rare glimpse into the mind and passion of one of today's most gifted designers and thinkers. Commanding interaction, masterfully crafted and produced, it touches, pokes, illuminates, challenges, and inspires even the most casual of reader. With each page Stefan treats us, as only he can, to a boundless buffet of evocative unfettered visual expression, striking all of the emotional chords in perfect pitch. Softly sprinkled throughout is a common sense perspective on life, art, and our world that is at once both poignant, and refreshingly warm. This is a must read publication, whether you're a senior executive, stay at home mom, instructor, young designer, artist, or a seasoned communications professional. Congratulations!

5 out of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Review Date: 2/28/08


Beautiful, insightful, and entertaining in the extreme

Stefan Sagmeister's book is a brilliant, hilarious, and entertaining exploration of this supremely inventive graphic designer's creative process and life's lessons. His intense engagement with the world through playful and ingenious interaction of words and images is graphic design at its very best. Who else could impart wisdom with so much fun using everything from giant angry monkeys to microbes? I can't wait to see what he does next.

5 out of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Review Date: 2/21/08


Inspirational and delightful

Sagmeister's work refuses to just sit there and be looked at - this is way beyond just design: it compels you to become a part of it. Every image is a revelation - and demands detailed study. This book has stories too - little tales and observations about Stefan's life that are not only moving, but forced me to think of my own life and what I have learned along the way. And all along I am swapping out the booklets and changing the image seen through the cover - first Stefan is a flower garden - then he's a monkey - it's all in there. Amazing.

3 out of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Review Date: 2/22/08


I got the acne one.

Hi Stefan,

I had fun time picking up every single book of yours in the book
store today. I am sorry that the Japanese Esquire Magazine rejected
your piss type. I got such a big kick out of it when I saw the work
on the magazine cover at the magazine stand somewhere in NY. I have
pissed on the street so many times in Japan and I have never got
arrested for it. The reasons why your work got rejected were even
ridiculous, and I don't know why they asked you to do whatever for
the cover in the first place. Well, I guess they thought they were
right to think like that way and reject it, but the whole story
proved your point indeed.

Thanks,
satoru

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