All Color Matters

Published in 1963, the Interaction of Color still remains the yardstick by which all books that cover color relationships and human perception are judged. Albers was a master at fleshing-out the myriad range of optical topics we subconsciously take for granted. That being said–this book is by no means for the novice looking for basic color theory principals. The content is instead meant for any artist seeking to delve into a deeper understanding of color experimentation and their findings. Albers covers subjects such as the relativity of color light intensity, darkness gradation studies, color juxtaposition—the list goes on and on. With lessons in theory integrated into practical exercises, Albers pushes us to go beyond the obvious. Not a book that you can plough through, this is one that needs to be thoughtfully read and digested. Interaction of Color by Josef Albers

Classified as a “children's book” Chuck Murphy’s Color Surprises is a 3-D delight for all ages. This is one of those books that you might want to buy as a gift for new parents—while keeping one in reserve for yourself for that occasional young visitor! Each page has a square or tab that you open/pull to reveal something hidden relative to the color that it names. Even though the intent is to teach preschoolers their colors, I would caution any purchaser from giving this to a child (solo) under the age of 4. Like any pop-up book, care is needed when handling to ensure future hours of playtime. For children under 4, it's better to have an adult assist with tabs, etc. to prevent tearing. Colors a Pop-Up Book by Chuck Murphy Another book authored by Murphy titled Colors: Slide 'n' Seek, will hold-up better to wear by small hands. This board book gives young children the ability to slide-open a door to reveal an animal illustration associated with the named co...