New to the Collection: 

3x3 is a great collection of books we have here at the library! No20 though has an amazing and the most resent we have of the series. This book goes over illustrators from all over the world and industries in illustration. Some industries that they include is advertising, books, comics, editorials, posters, surface design, and so many more.

I think any illustration, Animation track, or Graphic Design student would find this new book interesting. The volume of artists, style and occupation alone is enough to inspire new work from each major and student. Finding your next favorite artist, piece, or style to inspire your work has never been easier!   

In this book, Zeinab Badawi describes the history of over 30 African countries from the beginning of human existence to where they are now. Badawi's research takes her to these countries to interview an array of archeologists, anthropologists, historians and storytellers who help her to bring long lost or unknown stories into the public consciousness. 

I think that any class teaching world or specifically African history could learn a lot from this book. Seeing as culture is in inherit to art and how we create, the parts of this book surrounding the creation of art could be very inspiring for students in a class like that. 

"I didn't know there were Latinos in Wisconsin," is the opening statement to this book's cover. Surmised of a photo gallery and historical annotations, Latinos in Milwaukee surpasses the lenses of gentrified Milwaukee, displaying the perseverance and development of Latino culture throughout the city. It is a historical, timeless collection of stories and emotions that anyone should be familiar with.

This is a book that is foundational knowledge for anything related to Milwaukee and is necessary now more than ever. Anyone should read this out of genuine interest and the photos are incredibly full of life.

Around Wisco is a photograph series by Cameron Gillie, focusing on specific trails, communities, and staples in Wisconsin life. These photographs have a nostalgic and timeless feel, and this tour provides the viewer with a richer understanding of what life in this state is like.

Design students might enjoy the shoutout to Hamilton Wood Type, a frequent collaborator with MIAD. Overall, this book is good for anyone who wants a more in-depth visual tour of beautiful Wisconsin.

A story of 2 twin witches who miss the bus to magic school, instead of going home they some how end up in a  prophesied war between witches and humans. 

Anyone interested in graphic novels or webtoons, with a story that include the themes of found family, the struggle between good vs. evil, and growing relationships through hardships. Or just anyone looking for a good time or to relax with some wild witches, a rambunctious princesses, and other mischievous warm hearted characters.   

This pocket sized book is a great resource for anyone interested in zines. 

Stolen Sharpie Revolution contains DIY suggestions to information regarding the zine community itself. For a small book, it contains a wide range of information regarding its subject matter. 

Anyone interested in zines whether they've never made one before or have plenty of experience should try giving this book a read. It could lead to some more insight or new methods for your zine making process. 

This book is a graphic novel exploring the history of women's rights and the steps it took to gain them. Using a sci-fi framing device, this book offers an intersectional and informative look into women's history. 

Illustration majors will enjoy the way this book plays with genre conventions and shows different historical events through different framing devices. And anyone looking for an overview of women's history will get a kick out of it too.

Typography Essentials is a book that involves and gives great examples on different aspects and rules of type. From letter spacing to using the letters as forms, this book is an amazing guide for people that are looking to improve the type in their projects!

This book can be useful for illustration and graphic design students. Type is something that is essential. It complements illustration so nicely and it's a basic key element in design. Exploring and using type is an important process that can bring a project to another level. Finding new ways to use it or even improve its usage can bring big benefits.

"An Archaeology of Silence" is a collection of pieces by Kehinde Wiley. Wiley's work always shows a human figure, often pairing both a painting and a sculpture by using the same model and pose. His work celebrates not only the physical aspects of Black beauty, but the  cultural beauty that Black people have created with one another. Wiley's subjects are laying down in many of the pieces featured in this book, and that is because he took inspiration from the "recumbent or fallen figures" often portrayed in European sculpture. He feels these poses represent well the feeling of having your oppression be ignored, and witnessing the violent impact it has on you and those in your community when people remain silent about oppression. In all, I highly recommend taking a look at this book, his use of oils and bronze are incredibly detailed and careful. His passion for the subject matter is evident in the attention he has paid to accurately portraying his vision. 

I think that a class I am currently in called Painting as an Act of Resistance could easily incorporate this book into a lesson, especially because our project right now is "Rage + Resist or Unapologetic Celebration", and I feel the ladder of these two prompts describes some of Kehinde Wiley's work very accurately. 

This is an amazing book going over the seven generations that have fueled the Drag scene in Milwaukee.

Anyone interested in the History of the Milwaukee Drag scene and the seven members of the community that have fueled it will find this book right up their alley!