{"product_id":"designing-the-bbc-iain-macdonald-9781350382251","title":"Designing the BBC: A History of Motion Graphics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesigning the BBC\u003c\/i\u003e provides an insider perspective on the groundbreaking work of the BBC's Television Graphic Design Department from 1954-2005. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on the unique holdings of the BBC Motion Graphics Archive, and first-hand perspectives of former BBC staff, this book provides a timely overview of over 50 years of the BBC's innovative practice and lasting impact in the field of television motion graphics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTaking a thematic approach, the volume considers the graphic design of a range of TV genres, including household favourites such as\u003ci\u003e Doctor Who; \u003c\/i\u003esports programming such as \u003ci\u003eGrandstand \u003c\/i\u003eand big sporting events like the Olympics; children's television including \u003ci\u003eGrange Hill; \u003c\/i\u003epopular science programmes such as \u003ci\u003eTomorrow's World; \u003c\/i\u003enews output such as \u003ci\u003eThe Nine O'Clock News\u003c\/i\u003e, Election Night specials, the weather and the channel idents of BBC 2. The book brings together BBC staff with leading scholars in design and television studies who investigate the Archive, bringing to life cultural memories, and consider the Graphic Design Department's lasting impact, both at the time and today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Iain MacDonald\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1350382256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781350382251\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.69h x 7.44w x 1.00d","brand":"Iain MacDonald","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46640829595903,"sku":"9781350382251","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6f9f3d57-2de6-4886-810d-ab28c979d4bc.jpg?v=1740670624","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/designing-the-bbc-iain-macdonald-9781350382251","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}