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12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 Great handbook for students and new designers Aug 16, 1997
I actually used this book as a undergrad. I have to admit that, like most harried college students, I usually opted to go out with friends when given the choice to go out or read a textbook. This book definitely gave my friends a serious challenge.
The difference was in the practicality and wealth of information in this book. It was practical in the way that it covered the current newspaper design trends without diverting to an oddball discussion on past trends, like I've seen in other handbooks and journalism texts. It was practical in that it really didn't discuss useless theory. It displayed and demonstrated through extemely well-designed graphic examples.
The wealth of information contained by The Newspaper Designer's Handbook was equal to its practicality. The book covered every part of design that I could imagine, from cutlines to infographics. And it covered all of the elements with detail.
And, unlike most of my college texts, it was easy to understand. It seemed that each and every page had an example of the current topic along with detailed explanations on the how's and why's of newspaper design.
So, even though it's sad to say, I do remember a few nights that this book beat going out. That's one of the reasons that I'm buying the next edition. You see, I hate spending my own money to buy classroom books that may not used often, but I know this book is worth it. My newspaper students really need something like this. A lot.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
The BEST book on newspaper design! Jan 06, 1999
By Daniel Warne
"Journalist"
This book is an absolutely essential guide for anyone planning a newspaper design. I bought it while re-designing our company staff newspaper and found its graphic examples and easy to follow examples excellent.I've used the publication several times to justify design decisions to my colleagues with great success. Also, the book doesn't waste unnecessary space describing design basics. While an absolute novice could make great use of this book, it's certainly not 'over-simple' for a professional designer. It's just an example of an author who really knows his stuff and happens to be an excellent communicator. FOR GOOD DESIGN ... GET IT!!
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
I've read it & recommended it MANY times! Jun 04, 1999
I love this book. My dad owns it -- he took a class by the author -- and I have borrowed it several times, as well as recommended it to friends -- all of whom have been impressed by the humorous and intelligent approach Harrower takes to newspaper design. If you want to know more about layout and design, but don't want to read a book -- try this one. After reading the first two pages, you'll forget you don't want to read a book and will be spellbound. How many textbooks can claim that?
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
A must for any high school newspaper! Aug 26, 1999
I have used this book for three years in my high school journalism curriculum. It seems there is nothing Mr. Harrower does not know about designing a newspaper. He gives multitude examples of layout, but also gives tips on overall design, photos, advertising, the list goes on. My fiance is teaching journalism this year and this book will tops on his birthday list! Note: the material is a bit above the high school level, but his ideas are adaptable and his suggestions fundamental. Enjoy!
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Command Visual Information Officer, U.S. Army Oct 23, 2001
By Stephen Sanderson
Incredible resource! A must for anyone in the publishing business. Basic, common-sense approach to layout and design. Rich in ideas and packed with useful information explaining the how and whys of modern newspaper production. A perfect addtion to a library that seconds as a resource for "this is why we do it this way!" Tim has long been a advocate for a graphic approach to the print business and this book lets you have it with both barrels.
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