Imagine a time when there were no logo books. In 1972, when there were ZERO books on logos, David Carter self-published The Book of American Trade Marks (after 17 publishers rejected the book). Almost as an afterthought, he added Volume1 to the cover. The book was a runaway seller, eventually going through 15 printings. He published a second book, Trade Marks Volume 2, then a third. And... Flash forward to now: he has well over 100 books to his credit, and his name on a book cover is a guarantee of "quality inside." His dedication to quality content and production has made him the largest-selling author/editor in the history  of graphic design books.

Thirty-five years after that first book, his shelves are overloaded. According to one count, there are 110 books with his name on the cover. (He immediately demanded a recount.)

This site has a list of all books by David E. Carter, as well as more information than you possibly want to know about his career.