Layout Index by Jim Krause (2001, Paperback, Illustrated)

Fast and dirty. This book gives great ideas that are easily adaptable to a variety of situations. It's easy to skip through the book to pick up ideas and then adapt them to whatever layout/project you are working on. Gives examples of different types of layouts.

Its small size would seem to imply that this book contains little information. On the contrary, Layout Index is packed with useful examples of design layouts for numerous situations, as well as helpful tips for the amateur and pro alike. Brochures, posters, flyers, web sites, and more. Examples are given for a number of different clients, from average joes to business professionals. There are three books in the series (this one, Idea Index, and Color Index), and they are all excellent and worth every penny!