answer:Here are a few that might interest you as far as the technical "how to's" of graphic design: "The Elements of Graphic Design: Space, Unity, Page Architecture, and Type" - by Alexander White "The Pantone Guide to Communicating with Color" - by Leatrice Eiseman "Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, & Students" - by Ellen Lupton "Visual Literacy: A Conceptual Approach to Graphic Problem Solving" - by Judith Wilde If you're looking for something that discusses the business side of the industry in a little more depth, check out "The Business Side of Creativity: The Complete Guide to Running a Small Graphic Design or Communications Business" - by Cameraon Foote