In the past years, Graphic Matters collected a huge book collection around themes that serve as inspiration for the projects. Books on visual storytelling, typography, posters, infographics and dozens of other themes contain a lot of knowledge, but also show different approaches of the profession.From March 2024,
Graphic Matters shares this rich collection and opens the doors of their brand new Reading Room. In an accessible way, they make knowledge and literature on visual communication available. Visitors are welcomed personally and given time to find the perfect book for their particular topic. The book collection stems from a huge passion for design and is regularly updated.
Whether you are writing your final thesis, have been working professionally in the design field for years or just want to browse through beautiful books. The Reading Room offers a wide variety – from long essays to colourful, full-page illustrations.
Delve into the theory of graphic design with texts by well-known critics such as Rick Poynor and Ellen Lupton; read about alternative design histories or the future of the field with publications by Counter Print and Slanted and browse the world of typography with Onomatopee and Set Margins’ fine publications. The Reading Room brings you different perspectives on visual culture that broaden your graphic knowledge.
How does it work?
A visit to the Reading Room is easily arranged. Use the form on the website, fill in your details and let the organization know when you would like to visit. The Reading Room is open every working day between 13:00 – 17:00 (Terheijdenstraat 1, Breda). Please note that they do not lend out the books, but you’re free to take photos of important pages. There is coffee/tea/water, Wi-Fi, electricity and a toilet.
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Photography: Joost van Asch
