Must read book for designers

 PANTONE, The 20th Century in Color is a fantastic resource looking at the color trends of the 20th century. This book would be a fantastic resource for graphic designers, costume & lighting designers, or anyone who is inspired by color. Even non-designer types would enjoy the brief yet informative copy that accompanies all the photos and pictures, and believe me, there are tons of gorgeous pictures rendered in gorgeous color.

The pages are laid out like my new favorite website, Design Seeds, with a photo from the era and the corresponding PANTONE colors. Even if you aren't designing to a specific era, the color palettes alone will be inspiring to designers. I purchased this book for work, and can see sharing it with the theatrical costume, lighting and scenic designers I work with.