Madrid steered me towards this new, limited edition, monograph book documenting one of my favorite designers - Herb Lubalin: American Graphic Designer 1918 - 81. The packaging looks excellent and I know the designs within are spellbinding.

The price almost drove me away but Madrid reminded me "School is in session and textbooks are expensive." It's a great way to look at purchases like this - furthering your lifelong education with a one time purchase. I know I bought actual textbooks for more and read them less.

If you're unfamiliar with Lubalin, please browse around a bit to get an idea of how great his works are.