Barbara Howell's book, will be one of the featured books in an upcoming release from Harper Collins Publishing, "The NEW Big Book of Layouts" scheduled to hit stores in May of 2010.

"Splinters" was selected based on the cover design and interior layout design of the 160 pg, full color book that has pictures weaving throughout the layout—making it more reader friendly and setting the bar for designers everywhere.   

The book boasts great layouts are the beginning of all effective visual communication. This 384 page book will showcase only the best layouts in a variety of disciplines, including publication design (books and magazines) to print design (menus, brochures, posters) and more.

"The NEW Big Book of Layouts" is the second installment in the "Layouts" series. The original Big Book of Layouts came out in 2006, and then in paperback in 2009. This sequel will hit stores in May 2010, will be available everywhere books are sold in the United States and in 20 countries world wide.

Collins Design, an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers, specializes in design related book - everything from Manga to interior design to graphic design.