I read Generation X by Douglas Copeland when it first came out many years ago. He coined the term Generation-X. It was a literary masterpiece and an excellent example of high quality graphic design. I loved the the shape of the book. There is something about a square book that just works for an architect. I visualize my new book as having some of these qualities. The side panels were one of my favorite parts.
You can see more examples of the typical pages here
The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy is another important influence. I am currently reading this book and enjoying it very much. The book explores the 3 Superpowers of Sustainable Design: Thinking across time, Thinking across space, and Seeing multiple truths. I also got “Don’t Panic” from this book.
