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Good Book, good value

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

it was a good book, for the amount i paid, (i think it was around $5)
but it was way too short, not enough depth to it.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

give case studies, of how elements are used and how those messages where communicated

What three words best describe Brian Michael Connolly’s performance?

good

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

yes

Any additional comments?

i'll write a better one in a few years ;)

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The very VERY basics

Very basic, short and futile. It's like an introduction to a book, written for someone who has never heard about graphic design ever in their life. The facts are right though, and the voice is okay, but not at all engaging. I expected so much more.