In graphic design history news (international edition): A new book has been released that studies the history of graphic design in Indonesia.  Grafis Indonesia dalam Pusaran Desain Grafis Dunia (Indonesian Graphic Design within the Global Landscape of Graphic Design), written by graphic designer Hanny Kardinata, traces back to the 1900s and splits each decade into its own chapter.  “Although the fields of graphic design and visual communication have become a trend in society, the development of graphic design in Indonesia has not been recorded properly,” a press release from the book’s publisher, DGI Press, said.

The book is available online for Rp 429,000 ($30.99).