By Adrian Shaughnessy and Tony Brook

Pentagram: Living by Design (two volumes) is the definitive statement on 50 years of Pentagram. This is an in-depth survey of the group from its beginnings in 1970s London to its current status as one of the powerhouses of international design.

Book one, The Biography, offers a comprehensive analysis of the group, its partners, its achievements, its multidisciplinary approach, and its unique business model. This is accompanied by a plethora of images (some never published), a visual essay of Pentagram’s work across four main sectors, a selection of partners writings, a Pentagram family tree, and much more.

Book two, The Directory, has profiles of 50 partners, past and present, accompanied by extensive coverage of their work. It’s a stellar roll call: from the five famous founders to some of the most celebrated names in contemporary design.

It also includes a list of everyone who worked in the firm’s various offices!

Both books are designed by Tony Brook and the Spin design team and use a range of paper stocks and special colors.

Designed by Tony Brook and Spin

Published by Thames & Hudson, 2023

Hardcover (2 volumes, housed in a single slipcase), 1392 pages, full color, 8.5 × 10.75 inches

ISBN: 978-0-50-002746-2