Testing the logo for readability at various sizes and in different colors. Logo Beginnings (Multilingual Edition) - Amazon.com
“Logo Beginnings” is published by Taschen. The full PDF is not legally available for free. You can find previews (Google Books, Issuu) or buy the eBook via Taschen, Amazon Kindle, or Google Play Books.
Most major design publishers have moved to DRM-protected PDFs or EPUBs. Check the publisher of Logo Beginnings (often Counter-Print or Index Book ). They frequently sell the PDF version directly for $19.99 - $29.99.
(Michael Evamy): A comprehensive guide featuring over 1,300 typographic logos. Logo Creed
If you're interested in learning more about logo design or the beginnings of logo design, I can offer some general advice or resources: