Surprise Me is a comprehensive and inspirational guide to editorial design packed with contemporary examples of sophisticated and effective solutions for virtually any design challenge. Moser"s thorough understanding of the process, combined with intriguing juxtapositions of layouts, no-nonsense comments and original insight make for an entertaining and useful book. Chapters range from Grid Systems to Covers, Logos and Inside Pages, Types of Page and Themes, even a section on the design of magazine spines - illustrated with over 1500 examples from international magazines, drawn from the author"s personal collection of over one million magazines! A great reference books for all graphic designers and art directors.The title echoes the famous challenge of the great magazine designer Alexey Brodovitch of Harper"s Bazaar to his design team: "Astonish me!". Surprise Me delivers on each and every page on its promise.