Typography and lettering Books
Batsford Ltd Maggie Magoo’s Amazing Alphabet: Beautiful
Book SynopsisAn outstanding colouring book of decorative letters from the hugely popular Maggie Magoo design house. This beautiful book contains two different illustrations of each letter from the alphabet, plus two different sets of numbers (0 to 9) and useful ampersands. Beautiful floral illustrations, with tiny minibeasts roaming around, embellish these initials and bring them to life. They are itching for a touch of colour and are ideal for any colouring-in fan looking for new, high-quality illustrations. Once coloured they can be framed to make great prints for bedrooms, kitchens, playrooms and nurseries. Whether you want to colour to indulge your creativity or relax with this perfect mindful activity, grab your pencils and pens and choose a letter than means something to you.
£9.49
Niggli Verlag Cyrillize it!: A guide on Cyrillic typography for
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£23.96
University of Texas Press The Rob Roy Kelly American Wood Type Collection
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated exploration of the Rob Roy Kelly American Wood Type Collection that combines images of type from the collection with a history of the origin of nineteenth-century wood type designs.Trade Review406 pages of the most comprehensive biography and scholarship on Kelly and his collection...[Shields'] exhaustive attention to detailing the types and their makers and the eloquent reverence he displays for Rob Roy Kelly is far more valuable than the curiously inexpensive cover price...An impeccable volume. * PRINT *Wood type is bold and beautiful, and a hefty book like this one...seems fitting. It offers a wealth of information about the specimens in the Rob Roy American Wood Type Collection at the University of Texas (UT) in Austin, Texas, their classifications and the manufacturers who created them while also telling a finely detailed history of Kelly’s journey acquiring wood type, designing and printing specimens, and researching their histories...Beautifully printed, the book comes with a brilliant green-ribbon bookmark and vibrant red/orange endsheets in a pattern drawn from the collection’s borders and rules. * Communication Arts *[The Rob Roy Kelly American Wood Type Collection] is not just a must-have for any wood-type aficionados. The book sets a new typographic history bar. * Fontstand News *[The Rob Roy Kelly American Wood Type Collection] is a sumptuous book, beautifully printed on heavy paper, fully illustrated with types from the collection. This is an important work and should be considered, along with Kelly's original book, an indispensable resource for anyone interested in graphic design and typography...Highly recommended. * CHOICE *The Rob Roy American Wood Type Collection is an extraordinary book that will be enjoyed by historians, design educators, and typophiles. The book is an excellent resource for anyone who is interested in the collection but perhaps unable to make a trip to visit it. It is a beautiful book and not only is it a testament to the significance of Rob Roy Kelly’s work and to the significance of this important yet almost forgotten element of American history. As Shields reminds us, 'The history of America…was printed in wood type.' * Technical Communication *Table of Contents Acknowledgments I An Introduction II A. Rob Roy Kelly—“Midwestern Pluralist and Pragmatist” B. Stephen Saxe, “Reflections on American Wood Type 1828–1900” C. Tracy Honn, untitled essay D. The Collection after Kelly III A. A Time Line of American Manufacturers B. Production Methods C. Planing Patterns D. Manufacturer’s Stamps in Collection E. Hand-List of Known American Wood Type Specimen Catalogs to 1901 IV A. Classification System B. Style Descriptions V A. Type Specimens — 001–123 specimen pages B. Type Specimens from Other Collections and Three Unaccounted Faces — 001–016 specimen pages C. Borders, Ornaments, and Cuts — 001–019 specimen pages D. Adobe Wood Type, Adobe Originals, 1988–1994 Appendix A. Hand List of 1964 Folio Appendix B. Bibliography of Kelly Texts and Collected Papers Appendix C. Bibliography of Kelly’s Donations, with Current Locations Appendix D. Rob Roy Kelly’s Teaching Appointments Notes Reference Bibliography Index
£45.90
Thames & Hudson Ltd Takenobu Igarashi A to Z
Book SynopsisThe complete retrospective of Japan's ingenious master of three-dimensional typography.Trade Review'A long-overdue overview of one of the most revered graphic designers of the 20th century' - Creative Boom'Charts the lasting influence of a truly visionary typographer, who gives each letter a life beyond the page' - Elephant
£36.00
Prestel Berlin Typography
Book SynopsisFrom neoclassical monuments to neon storefronts, Berlin is filled with beautiful typography. Over the past few years, the Berlin Typography project has been photographing the city’s best examples of typography, both to celebrate the diversity of letterforms and to preserve its typographic heritage before the old signs of this rapidly changing city are removed and replaced. This book collects the best of these images and shows how walking through Berlin can be like a stroll through a living art gallery—if you’re willing to look. Complete with over 200 full-color illustrations, this book showcases the typographic richness of Berlin, including its elaborate, ostentatious shop- front signs, the non-commercial typography of public buildings such as libraries and universities, and the fantastic array of type styles used on street signs and in the city’s public transport system. The book also includes an introduction to the history of typography in Berlin as well as a look to its future. The book’s captions locate each image within the city. Perfect for graphic designers or lovers of Berlin, this mesmerizing book effortlessly illustrates the role typography plays in our experience of the city.
£12.34
Laurence King Publishing Sign Painting: A practical guide to tools,
Book SynopsisThis book introduces the fundamentals of sign painting, allowing readers to learn about the tools, materials and techniques needed to create painted signs. All the basics are covered, from choosing and using brushes, paints, mahl sticks, dippers and pencils, to how to prepare and finish surfaces, transfer designs, mix paint and work with the brush. A gallery section of original alphabets, created for the book by sign painters around the world, provides visual inspiration and demonstrates a wide variety of styles and approaches.
£24.00
HarperCollins Publishers Snails and Monkey Tails
Book SynopsisAn entertaining, informative, and elegantly designed guide that makes understanding punctuation marks and symbols simple and fun.A rollicking linguistic ride for fans ofEats, Shoots & LeavesandJust My Type.What is the purpose of the comma perhaps the most used symbol in the English language and what are the proper uses of the asterisk? Do quote marks go inside or outside punctuation? What about a quote within a quote a quote from someone quoting someone else? How much space goes on either side of an ellipsis? What's the difference between an en dash and an em dash?Snails and Monkey Tails is a show-stopping guide with more than 75 uniquely designed two-colour spreads. Award-winning graphic designer Michael Arndt explores the typographic origins, names, and shapes of both common punctuation marks and symbols, as well as the proper and diverse usage of each. From the full stop to the question mark, the semicolon to the en dash, symbols and marks are an integral part of language.Trade Review"From commas to semicolons, from slashes to asterisks, from guillemets to octothorpes (named, perhaps, after athlete Jim Thorpe), you’ll never look at punctuation the same way again." Michael Bierut, partner, Pentagram
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Magic of MinaLima
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£37.50
Pearson Education (US) Lessons in Typography Learn by Video
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£37.49
Penguin Books Ltd An Essay on Typography
Book SynopsisEric Gill''s opinionated manifesto on typography argues that ''a good piece of lettering is as beautiful a thing to see as any sculpture or painted picture''. This essay explores the place of typography in culture and is also a moral treatise celebrating the role of craftsmanship in an industrial age. Gill, a sculptor, engraver, printmaker and creator of many classic typefaces that can be seen around us today, fused art, history and polemic in a visionary work which has been hugely influential on modern graphic design.''Written with clarity, humility and a touch of humour . . . timeless and absorbing'' Paul Rand, The New York Times''His lettering was clear, confident and hugely influential on the development of modern type design. The world has now caught up with Gill'' GuardianHow do we see the world around us? This is one of a number of pivotal works by creative thinkers like John Berger and Susan Sontag whose writings on art, design and the media have changed our vision for ever.
£8.54
Oxford University Press The Oxford Illustrated History of the Book
Book SynopsisIn 14 original essays, The Oxford Illustrated History of the Book reveals the history of books in all their various forms, from the ancient world to the digital present. Leading international scholars offer an original and richly illustrated narrative that is global in scope. The history of the book is the history of millions of written, printed, and illustrated texts, their manufacture, distribution, and reception. Here are different types of production, from clay tablets to scrolls, from inscribed codices to printed books, pamphlets, magazines, and newspapers, from written parchment to digital texts. The history of the book is a history of different methods of circulation and dissemination, all dependent on innovations in transport, from coastal and transoceanic shipping to roads, trains, planes and the internet. It is a history of different modes of reading and reception, from learned debate and individual study to public instruction and entertainment. It is a history of manufacture, craftsmanship, dissemination, reading and debate.Yet the history of books is not simply a question of material form, nor indeed of the history of reading and reception. The larger question is of the effect of textual production, distribution and reception - of how books themselves made history. To this end, each chapter of this volume, succinctly bounded by period and geography, offers incisive and stimulating insights into the relationship between books and the story of their times.Trade Review[A] brilliant book... illustrated with the most sumptuous photographic images of books ancient and modern. * Kathryn Hughes, The Mail on Sunday *A fascinating and encyclopaedic history of books from the ancient worlds to digital media. * , Paradigm Explorer *This book will become an invaluable point of departure for students new to the field, for scholars who need to venture outside their normal chronological and geographical comfort zones and - as it should be - to that elusive general reader. * John Feather, Library & Information History *Raven... has drawn together scholarly essays offering a sweeping, erudite, and thoroughly engaging narrative... A profusely illustrated, handsomely produced intellectual history. * Kirkus, Starred Review *Together, these fourteen essays form a thorough picture of how and why books progressed along the lines that they did. In an age when books are once again experiencing momentous changes, this well-researched reminder of their durability and timelessness is very welcome. * Eileen Gonzalez, Foreword Reviews *This volume is a cultural biography of the book, taking a global view of its underlying function as a portable, durable conveyor of reproducible information... Other works trace the history of the book, but Oxford's treatment is a deeper, more multicultural, and more visually appealing approach. * Lesley Farmer, Booklist *Beautifully comprehensively illustrated history of the book... the essays are stimulating and thought provoking. This is a scholarly work but its also a coffee table book intended to be widely read and accessible. This is a very well curated collection... Fascinating and beautiful. * Paul Burke, NB Magazine *This is an excellent compilation on the world-wide history of the book... beautifully illustrated... Put it on your Christmas present list. * Prof. T.D. Wilson, Information Research *Beautifully illustrated, The Oxford Illustrated History of the Book is a seminal and original work of meticulous scholarship * Midwest Book Review *A sumptuous production. * Liz Dexter, Shiny New Books *[A] handsome and carefully edited volume... which gratifyingly offers the reader so many opportunities to reflect on our words and the impact of their normally accepted meanings. * Kristian Jensen, The Library *Table of Contents1: James Raven: Introduction 2: Eleanor Robson: The Ancient World 3: Barbara Crostini: Byzantium 4: Cynthia Brokaw: Medieval and Early Modern East Asia 5: David Rundle: Western Europe, c. 450-c.1450 6: James Raven and Goran Proot: Renaissance and Reformation 7: Ann Blair: Managing Information 8: Sheila S. Blair and Jonathan M. Bloom: The Islamic World 9: Jeffrey Freedman: Enlightenment and Revolution 10: Graham Shaw: South Asia 11: Marie-Françoise Cachin: Industrialization 12: Christopher A. Reed and M. William Steele: Modern China, Japan and Korea 13: Eva Hemmungs Wirtén: Globalization 14: Jeffrey T. Schnapp: Books Transformed Glossary Further Reading Acknowledgements Acknowledgements Index
£31.44
Oxford University Press The Oxford Illustrated History of the Book
Book SynopsisIn 14 original essays, The Oxford Illustrated History of the Book reveals the history of books in all their various forms, from the ancient world to the digital present. Leading international scholars offer an original and richly illustrated narrative that is global in scope. The history of the book is the history of millions of written, printed, and illustrated texts, their manufacture, distribution, and reception. Here are different types of production, from clay tablets to scrolls, from inscribed codices to printed books, pamphlets, magazines, and newspapers, from written parchment to digital texts. The history of the book is a history of different methods of circulation and dissemination, all dependent on innovations in transport, from coastal and transoceanic shipping to roads, trains, planes and the internet. It is a history of different modes of reading and reception, from learned debate and individual study to public instruction and entertainment. It is a history of manufacture, craftsmanship, dissemination, reading and debate.Yet the history of books is not simply a question of material form, nor indeed of the history of reading and reception. The larger question is of the effect of textual production, distribution and reception - of how books themselves made history. To this end, each chapter of this volume, succinctly bounded by period and geography, offers incisive and stimulating insights into the relationship between books and the story of their times.Trade Review[A] brilliant book... illustrated with the most sumptuous photographic images of books ancient and modern. * Kathryn Hughes, The Mail on Sunday *This book will become an invaluable point of departure for students new to the field, for scholars who need to venture outside their normal chronological and geographical comfort zones, and - as it should be - to that elusive general reader. * John Feather, Library & Information History *Raven... has drawn together scholarly essays offering a sweeping, erudite, and thoroughly engaging narrative... A profusely illustrated, handsomely produced intellectual history. * Kirkus, Starred Review *Together, these fourteen essays form a thorough picture of how and why books progressed along the lines that they did. In an age when books are once again experiencing momentous changes, this well-researched reminder of their durability and timelessness is very welcome. * Eileen Gonzalez, Foreword Reviews *This volume is a cultural biography of the book, taking a global view of its underlying function as a portable, durable conveyor of reproducible information... Other works trace the history of the book, but Oxford's treatment is a deeper, more multicultural, and more visually appealing approach. * Lesley Farmer, Booklist *Beautifully comprehensively illustrated history of the book... the essays are stimulating and thought provoking. This is a scholarly work but it's also a coffee table book intended to be widely read and accessible. This is a very well curated collection... Fascinating and beautiful. * Paul Burke, NB Magazine *This is an excellent compilation on the world-wide history of the book... beautifully illustrated... Put it on your Christmas present list. * Prof. T.D. Wilson, Information Research *Beautifully illustrated, The Oxford Illustrated History of the Book is a seminal and original work of meticulous scholarship * Midwest Book Review *A sumptuous production. * Liz Dexter, Shiny New Books *[A] handsome and carefully edited volume... which gratifyingly offers the reader so many opportunities to reflect on our words and the impact of their normally accepted meanings. * Kristian Jensen, The Library *Table of Contents1: James Raven: Introduction 2: Eleanor Robson: The Ancient World 3: Barbara Crostini: Byzantium 4: Cynthia Brokaw: Medieval and Early Modern East Asia 5: David Rundle: Medieval Western Europe 6: James Raven and Goran Proot: Renaissance and Reformation 7: Ann Blair: Managing Information 8: Sheila S. Blair and Jonathan M. Bloom: The Islamic World 9: Jeffrey Freedman: Enlightenment and Revolution 10: Graham Shaw: South Asia 11: Marie-Françoise Cachin: Industrialization 12: Christopher A. Reed and M. William Steele: Modern China, Japan, and Korea 13: Eva Hemmungs Wirtén: Globalization 14: Jeffrey T. Schnapp: Books Transformed Abbreviations and Glossary Further Reading Picture Acknowledgements Index
£19.97
Addison-Wesley Professional Computers Typesetting Volume B
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£46.54
Pearson Education Computers Typesetting Volume C
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£42.27
MIT Press Ltd Helvetica and the New York City Subway System The
Book SynopsisHow New York City subways signage evolved from a “visual mess” to a uniform system with Helvetica triumphant.For years, the signs in the New York City subway system were a bewildering hodge-podge of lettering styles, sizes, shapes, materials, colors, and messages. The original mosaics (dating from as early as 1904), displaying a variety of serif and sans serif letters and decorative elements, were supplemented by signs in terracotta and cut stone. Over the years, enamel signs identifying stations and warning riders not to spit, smoke, or cross the tracks were added to the mix. Efforts to untangle this visual mess began in the mid-1960s, when the city transit authority hired the design firm Unimark International to create a clear and consistent sign system. We can see the results today in the white-on-black signs throughout the subway system, displaying station names, directions, and instructions in crisp Helvetica. This book tells the story of how typographic orde
£36.00
MIT Press Ltd The Eternal Letter
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£41.60
MIT Press Ltd Absence of clutter minimal writing as art and
Book SynopsisAn exploration of minimal writing—texts generally shorter than a sentence—as complex, powerful literary and visual works.In the 1960s and 70s, minimal and conceptual artists stripped language down to its most basic components: the word and the letter. Barbara Kruger, Jenny Holzer, Carl Andre, Lawrence Weiner, and others built lucrative careers from text-based art. Meanwhile, poets and writers created works of minimal writing—visual texts generally shorter than a sentence. (One poem by Aram Saroyan reads in its entirety: eyeye.) In absence of clutter, Paul Stephens offers the first comprehensive account of minimal writing, arguing that it is equal in complexity and power to better-known, more commercial text-based art.Minimal writing, Stephens writes, can be beguilingly simple on the surface, but can also offer iterative reading experiences on multiple levels, from the fleeting to the ponderous. “absence of clutter,” for example, the
£25.60
MIT Press Ltd The Typographic Medium History and Foundations of
Book SynopsisAn innovative examination of typography as a medium of communication rather than part of print or digital media.Typography is everywhere and yet widely unnoticed. When we read type, we fail to see type. In this book, Kate Brideau considers typography not as part of print media or digital media but as a medium of communication itself, able to transcend the life and death of particular technologies. Examining the contradiction between typographic form (often overlooked) and function (often overpowering), Brideau argues that typography is made up not of letters but of shapes, and that shape is existentially and technologically central to the typographic medium.After considering what constitutes typographic form, Brideau turns to typographic function and how it relates to form. Examining typography's role in both the neurological and psychological aspects of reading, she argues that typography's functions exceed reading; typographic forms communicate, but that commun
£40.85
The University of Michigan Press Brushed in Light
Book SynopsisThe brushed word in films and film cultures of Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and PRC
£44.41
Dover Publications Inc. Italic and Copperplate Calligraphy The Basics and
Book SynopsisThis guide for novices with some experience offers the chance to advance to the next level. Detailing two of the most popular styles of calligraphy, this text features well-illustrated, step-by-step instructions by an expert calligrapher, from the basics to tips on texture and color.
£22.49
Thames & Hudson Ltd Arcade Game Typography The Art of Pixel Type
Book SynopsisArcade Game Typography presents readers with a fascinating new world of typography the pixel typeface. Video game designers of the 70s, 80s and 90s faced colour and resolution limitations that stimulated incredible creativity: with letters having to exist in an 8x8 square grid, artists found ways to create expressive and elegant character sets within a tiny canvas. Featuring pixel typefaces carefully selected from the first decades of arcade video games, Arcade Game Typography presents a previously undocumented outsider typography' movement, accompanied by insightful commentary from author Toshi Omagari, a Monotype typeface designer himself, and screenshots of the type in use. Exhaustively researched, this book gathers an eclectic typography from hit games such as Super Sprint, Pac-Man, After Burner, Marble Madness, Shinobi, as well as countless lesserknown gems. The book presents its typefaces on a dynamic and decorative grid, taking reference from high-end type specimens while adding a suitably playful twist. Unlike print typefaces, pixel type often has bold colour baked in' to the characters, so Arcade Game Typography looks unlike any other typography book, fizzing with life and colour.Trade Review'An eclectic compendium of 70s, 80s and early 90s arcade video game pixel typography' - TypeRoom'Expansive … special' - Better Letters'A deep dive into the distinctive typefaces of the golden age of arcade games' - Creative Review'Celebrates the under-appreciated world of arcade game typography' - Design Week'The first book of its kind … it gives an all-encompassing and incredibly well-researched insight into an undocumented movement characterised by “outsider typographers”' - Mr Porter'Fantastic' - It’s Nice That'Our favourite book … explores the fascinating new world of typography' - TypeRoom'A definitive guide to 70s, 80s and early 90s arcade game pixel typography' - HypeBeast
£17.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd Type Directory
Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive, practical, and beautiful directory of type, organized by type category - Serif, Sans Serif, Display, and Script - and covering all styles throughout history. Type Directory offers over 1,800 examples of the best in type design, spanning almost 600 years of design history. From classics such as Garamond, Baskerville, Futura, and Helvetica, to more idiosyncratic recent creations such as Gotham and Filosofia, Type Directory features illuminating profiles of the most important and influential typefaces ever created. Organized by type category - Serif, Sans Serif, Display, and Script - each typeface is presented in uppercase and lowercase alphabetical letters, along with numbers, key punctuation marks, and symbols. This comprehensive guide also features profiles and interviews with leading designers and type foundries, as well as inspirational examples of graphic designs using specific typefaces.Trade Review'Excellent … from Amalia to Yellowbelly, you will end up better informed and very entertained' - Forum
£28.00
Thames & Hudson Typography Graphic Design in Context
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£59.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd Type Team
Book SynopsisTypeface combinations dont always work together naturally. Developed with typographers, graphic designers and font geeks in mind, this is a guide for anyone wishing to get to grips with the best techniques for combining individual typefaces from all classifications and styles for any category of creative project.Trade Review'A handy resource, with useful suggestions and practical advice throughout' - Creative Review
£13.46
Thames & Hudson Ltd Type Tells Tales
Book SynopsisAn extensive collection of typographic compositions that celebrate the ability of letterforms to express narratives and voice.Trade Review'Joyous' - It's Nice That'A gorgeous tour of the ways type can be integrated so thoroughly with text that the type itself helps tells the story at hand' - thedailybeast.com'Useful and attractive' - Times Literary SupplementTable of ContentsIntroduction - 1. POETICS: Filippo Tommaso Marinetti • Hendrik Nicolaas Werkman • John Cage • Walasse Ting • Barrie Tullett • Antonius Bui • Dylan McDonough • Dirk Hagner • Agrafka Studio • Allen Crawford • Bianca Bunsas • Herman Inclusus • Pedro Antônio Gabriel Anhorn • Warren Lehrer - 2. DRAMATICS: Francis Picabia • Leo Lionni • Robert Massin • Warren Lehrer • Maira Kalman • Molly Leach • Stuart Sharpe • Jonny Hannah • Tom Hingston • Peter Blegvad and Andrew Swainson • Patrick King - 3. MANIFESTO: Paula Scher • Paulo Soleri • Johanna Drucker • Richard Eckersley • Sawdust • John Hendrix • Isabel Seiffert • Lora Fosberg • Laurie Rosenwald • John Passafiume • Nick Reeve • Natali Cohen • NOT A BENE Visual (NBv) • Annie Vought • Jack Summerford • Oliver Munday • Carolyn Sewell - 4. MONUMENTAL: Alida Sayer • Ariane Spanier Design • Brian Rea • Daniel Patrick Helmstetter • Lust • Timothy Goodman • Rogers Eckersley Design (RED) - 5. CLASSICS: Kiril Zlatkov • Sam Winston • Damián Sena • Hermes Mazali • Pilar González Bergez- 6. TYPOPLAY: Fortunato Depero • Corita Kent • Marian Bantjes • Philippa Wood • Cyla Costa • Church of Type • Wael Morcos • Ebon Heath • Angie Butler and Philippa Wood • Chank Diesel and Anne Ulku • Brian Scott Bagdonas • Jamie Clarke • Jason Permenter - 7. ALPHABETICS: Bruno Munari • Roberto de Vicq de Cumptich • Ross MacDonald • Milton and Shirley Glaser • Werner Design Werks - Designers & website list
£21.21
Thames & Hudson Ltd Jan Tschichold Master Typographer
Book SynopsisFew have left a deeper impression on the world of typography than Jan Tschichold, one of the most outstanding and influential designers of the 20th century. This volume covers Tschichold's life and career, placing the designers vision firmly in the rich cultural and historical context of his era.Trade Review'Enormous, beautiful …' - IconTable of ContentsIntroduction by Cees W. de Jong • Tschichold and Die Neue Typographie by Alston W. Purvis • Jan Tschichold and Poster Design by Martijn F. le Coultre • Resurgence of Classical Design by Richard B. Doubleday Perfectly Legible and Readable by Hans Reichardt & Cees W. de Jong
£31.96
Thames & Hudson Ltd Typorama
Book SynopsisThe author's design career began in 1985 at the Musee dOrsay when he designed the poster for the Museums first exhibition, Chicago, Birth of a Metropolis. This book surveys and explores the entirety of his graphic design process and philosophy.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Jean-Jacques Aillagon • Signs of Life: Alice Morgaine • A is for Apeloig: Ellen Lupton • Museum Work • Performing Arts • Publishing and Printing • Typographic Posters • Visual Identities • Sketches
£38.40
University of California Press The New Typography
Book SynopsisFirst published in English in 1995, with an introduction by Robin Kinross, this edition includes a foreword by Rich Hendel, who considers the contemporary thinking about Tschichold's life and work.Trade Review"Probably the most important work on typography and graphic design in the twentieth century." - Carl Zahn, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston "If you're interested in design and typography, you should buy this book...it's still one of the best typographic how-to books we have." - Adobe Magazine "A comprehensive, practical handbook to guide the typographer.... The tone, here, is that of a master craftsman; practical and informative, it neither avoids detail nor loses sight of broad principles." - Times Literary Supplement "The book is as well worth reading today as it ever was.... Tschichold's lucid writing makes his words timeless." - Photography Annual "An essential text for understanding contemporary trends in visual communication." - Choice "Lucid, logical, impassioned, and challenging." - Journal of Graphic Design"Table of ContentsTranslator's Foreword--Ruari McLean Introduction to the English-Language Edition--Robin Kinross Foreword to the 2006 Edition--Richard Hendel The New Typography
£32.30
Cambridge University Press Latin Bookhands of the Later Middle Ages 11001500
Book SynopsisIn this book Professor Thomson provides 132 characteristic specimens of the period 1100-1500, reproduced by lithography (in all cases in the original size).Table of Contents1. France; 2. Germany; 3. Italy; 4. Britain; 5. Iberia.
£36.09
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Modern Calligraphy
Book SynopsisModern calligraphy uses a brush pen and paper to create beautiful, hand-lettered art. Now you can learn to form your own whimsical, inspired artwork with the help of Modern Calligraphy. Unlike traditional calligraphy, which typically uses a pen to form consistent letters that follow stricter guidelines, modern calligraphy allows you to personalize your hand-lettered art. There are fewer rules, which adds to the fun! You can add color, florals, and other embellishments, and the process is more relaxing and whimsical. It’s ideal for beginning calligraphers and anyone else looking to make hand-lettered art without a lot of guidelines.Modern Calligraphy features step-by-step projects for using a brush pen and paper to form letters, words, and embellishments. Once you’ve learned the basics of brush lettering, use the helpful tips and gorgeous artwork to create your own elegant-but-fun lettered artwork. Then you caTrade Review"Simple yet comprehensive, this is a must-read for budding calligraphers." * Publishers Weekly *"An ideal and unreservedly recommended DIY instructional guide and 'how to' manual...Beautifully and informatively illustrated." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction How to Use This Book Setting the Right Mindset Tools & Materials Tips for Fun & Efficient Practicing The Fundamentals of Brush Lettering Finding Your Own Lettering Style Flourishes & Embellishments Turning Lettering into Artwork Lettering Projects Creative Prompts & Challenges to Unlock Your Creativity Next Steps Templates & Practice Materials About the Artist
£17.09
New Shoe Press Hand Lettering for Beginners
Book SynopsisHand Lettering for Beginners allows artists to get started with basic calligraphy alphabets, chalk drawing, and step-by-step hand lettering projects. Learn how to create beautiful, hand-lettered arts and crafts with Hand Lettering for Beginners, an abridged version of Creative Lettering and Beyond by Gabri Kirkendall, Laura Lavender, Julie Manwaring, and Shauna Lynn Panczyszyn. From modern calligraphy and illumination to hand-drawn illustration and chalk lettering, you’ll discover a variety of clever and unique ways to turn words and letters into step-by-step projects that can be used for gifts, home décor, and more! You’ll learn how to create swirls and flourishes, free-brush letter on canvas, make your own chalkboard, decorate ceramics—and even digitize your work for printing! Along the way, you’ll find creative prompts, fun exercises, and help
£10.44
Universe Publishing The Art of Dancehall
Book SynopsisA definitive celebration of the distinctive art of poster and flyer design in the highly influential culture of Jamaican dancehall music, by one of the best-known voices in the genre.Combining the energy and vibrancy of vernacular Jamaican art with the cultural insight that only original ephemera can bring, the flyers and posters collected in this book are testament to the creativity and spirit behind one of the most influential and enduring cultures in contemporary music.Originating in Jamaica in the late 1970s, dancehall music is a club-friendly offshoot of reggae. The genre initially found particular resonance in the Jamaican diaspora and defined the soundsystem cultures that rose to prominence in New York and London in the 1980s and 1990s, which would influence the origins of hip hop. In much the same way that graffiti and paste-ups would for hip hop, the unique style of the artwork, coloring, and lettering of handmade flyers for dancehall nights became a visual language of the culture.Drawing on unrivaled private collections from Jamaica, London, New York, and Tokyo, this book is a window onto the colorful and effervescent world of dancehall?at once celebrating the ingenuity and beauty of the DIY flyers themselves, and chronicling the evolution of DJs, records, and venues that made the genre into the musical and cultural phenomenon that continues to captivate audiences to this day.
£31.16
Rizzoli International Publications Heated Words
Book SynopsisThe iron-on lettering that is the subject of Heated Words: Searching for a Mysterious Typeface remains without attribution. Created anonymously and passed down over decades and across subcultures, the typeface is unique within the histories of typography and street fashion.With roots dating back to the first calligraphic forms, the enigmatic letters evolved from embellished military flight jackets and sports uniforms in the early part of the twentieth century. Seemingly omnipresent from the 1970s onward in youth culture in New York City, this particular blackletter typeface—bold and imposing—would go on to decorate the fabric of the most influential music and fashion subcultures of the last half-century.Heated Words provides a unique thread through the subcultural landscape of the last fifty years. With insights from voices in the fields of music, fashion and typography, the unique volume features previously unpublished ar
£34.00
Saqi Books Khatt
Book SynopsisA colourful and beautifully produced volume, documenting calligraphic expressions found in cities across Egypt.Trade Review`A sumptuous guide to a phenomenon that is simultaneously popular and increasingly under threat.' The National, UAE; - `A treasure of a volume' Egyptian Streets
£20.00
Getty Trust Publications The Prayer Book of Charles the Bold A Study of a
Book SynopsisIn January 1469, the accounts of Duke Charles the Bold of Burgundy (reigned 1467-77) record a payment to the noted scribe Nicolas Spierinc 'for having written...some prayers for my lord.' This study presents an argument suggesting that the documents refer to the exquisite prayer book of Charles the Bold.
£45.00
Presentation House Gallery Fiona Banner Font Book Lynn Valley No 11
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£23.75
GraphicDesign& Page 1 Great Expectations Seventy Graphic
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£21.59
Unit Editions Letraset
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£44.00
Unit Editions SpinAdventures in Typography 2
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£16.20
Cambridge University Press Space as Language
Book SynopsisThis Element examines the function and significance of typographic space. It considers in turn the space within letters, the space between letters, the space between lines, and the margin space surrounding the text-block, to develop the hypothesis that viewed collectively these constitute as a 'metalanguage' complementary to the text.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Reading the Space; 1. The Space within the Letter; 2. The Space between Letters; 3. Spaces between Words; 4. The Space between Lines; 5. Space and the Margin; 6. Asymmetry and the Modernist Space; 7. Typographic Space and the Visual Text; 8. Typographic Space as a Metalanguage.
£15.53
Cambridge University Press A History of the Old English Letter Foundries With Notes Historical and Bibliographical on the Rise and Progress of English Typography Cambridge of Printing Publishing and Libraries
Book SynopsisTalbot Baines Reed wrote in a period of transition when hot metal typesetting and offset printing were transforming the scale and scope of printing. In the previous 350 years, England had experienced civil war and started the Industrial Revolution. The dissemination of printed information and learning is inextricable to this history, and the art with which this was done is a quintessential part of English culture. Reed is distinctly aware of the great debt that his contemporaries had to the early typographers (notable among them William Caslon - considered the first great English typographer - and John Baskerville), and everywhere in his work is this shown in his meticulous and unstinting presentation of the fascinating details of their artistic exploration and expression. Modern readers will enjoy the technical and historical insight this work affords, and also find the style and presentation fresh and engaging.Table of ContentsPreface; Introductory chapter. The types and type founding of the first printers; 1. The English type bodies and faces; 2. The learned, foreign and peculiar characters; 3. The printer letter-founders, from Caxton to Day; 4. Letter founding as an English mechanical trade; 5. The state control of English letter founding; 6. The Oxford University foundry; 7. The Star Chamber founders, and the London Polyglot; 8. Joseph Moxon; 9. The later founders of the 17th century; 10. Thomas and John James; 11. William Caslon; 12. Alexander Wilson; 13. John Baskerville; 14. Thomas Cottrell; 15. Joseph and Edmund Fry; 16. Joseph Jackson; 17. William Martin; 18. Vincent Figgins; 19. The minor founders of the 18th century; 20. William Miller; 21. The minor founders from 1800 to 1830; Index.
£34.19
John Wiley & Sons Inc Typographic Design
Book SynopsisThe bestselling introduction to designing the written word Typographic Design: Form & Communication is the definitive reference for graphic designers, providing a comprehensive introduction to the visual word. Done well, typopgraphy can communicate so much more than the words themselves. Typographic design determines how you feel about a message, the associations you make, and ultimately, the overall success of the communication. Typographic design extends from the page to the screen, and is a critical element of almost any graphic design project. This book provides essential guidance on everything related to type: from letterforms and negative space, to messaging, processes, and history, aspiring designers will find great utility in mastering these critical concepts. This new seventh edition has been fully updated with new coverage of contemporary typography processes, updated case studies, and new examples from branding, print, web, motion, and more. OnTable of ContentsForeword, Rob Carter viii Introduction ix 1 The Evolution of Typography 1 From the origins of writing to Gutenberg’s invention of movable type 2 Typography from Gutenberg to the nineteenth century 7 The nineteenth century and the Industrial Revolution 12 Typography in the twentieth century 18 A new century and millennium begin 27 2 The Anatomy of Typography 33 Letterforms analyzed 34 The typographic font 37 Historical classification of typefaces 40 The type family 44 Typographic measurement 48 Measuring type on screen 51 3 Legibility 53 Basic principles of legibility 54 Typographic details 64 Legibility and digital typography 66 Rendering type on screen 68 Reading on screen 70 Selecting typefaces 71 Other legibility factors for on-screen typography 74 4 The Typographic Grid 77 Background 78 Structure and space 79 Proportion 80 The square 81 Single-column grids 83 Multicolumn grids 86 Modular grids 91 Improvisational structures 96 The grid and type on screen 97 5 Syntax and Communication 99 Typographic syntax 100 Typographic space 109 Visual hierarchy 112 ABA form 118 6 The Typographic Message 123 A multidimensional language 124 Verbal/visual equations 127 Function and expression 130 7 The Evolution of Typographic Technology 133 Hand composition 134 Machine composition 135 Phototypesetting 137 Digital typesetting 140 Digital typeface file formats 142 Screen-based typography 144 Generative typography 148 Hybrid typography 151 8 Typography in Time and Motion 153 Background 154 Using type in time-based media 157 How type changes and moves 161 Legibility factors 166 Expression 167 9 Case Studies in Typographic Design 169 Poster design: Integrating type and image 170 Book design: VAS: An Opera in Flatland 174 Type in motion: Process and presentation 178 Identity system: Exhibit Columbus 182 Information design: Bloomberg 186 Identity system: 17th Street Farmers’ Market 190 Interaction design: Helmut Schmid: Design Is Attitude 193 10 Typographic Design Education 195 Letter/digit configurations 196 Inventing sign systems 196 Comparative relationships: type and image 197 Sequential typographic forms in space 198 Unity of form and communication 199 Onomatopoeia in motion 200 Type chronology booklet 201 Typography in the browser 202 Typographic hierarchy 203 Calendar deconstruction 204 Experimental compositions with found typography 205 Directional poster: from your house to the university 206 Type, texture, tone and poetry 207 New York Times grid analysis 208 Type interface 209 Banknote design 210 Observing systems in our surroundings 211 Typographic cubes 212 Blending Latin and non-Latin typographic forms 212 Type and image in the third dimension 213 Typezine: my favorite typeface 214 Typeface design: mind/machine 215 Experimental typographic system 216 Expressive typography: form amplifies message 217 Type as metaphor 217 The book project: giving shape and voice to the typographic page 218 11 Typographic Design Process 219 A traditional model 220 Exploring typographic permutations 227 Exploring typographic transformation 232 Ludd: a typographic expedition 239 Composites 246 12 Type Specimens 251 Old Style 252 Garamond 254 Additional Old Style fonts 260 Sans serif 262 Franklin Gothic 264 Univers 270 Meta 276 Futura 282 Additional sans serif fonts 288 Transitional 290 Baskerville 292 Additional transitional fonts 298 Modern 300 Bauer Bodoni 302 Additional Modern fonts 308 Egyptian 310 Serifa 312 Additional Egyptian fonts 318 Selected Decorative fonts 320 Glossary 322 Bibliography 328 Credits 330 Index 334
£53.96
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC For the Love of Letterpress
Book SynopsisWinner - American Graphic Design Award, Graphic Design USAConveying the authors' love of the letterpress process and product, this book presents the technical, historical, aesthetic and practical information necessary for both students and instructors.The 2nd edition of For the Love of Letterpress includes an updated gallery of contemporary images of letterpress printing, as well as a new chapter of letterpress assignments from the United States, United Kingdom and Europe. Both additions attest to the dynamic and continued relevance of the media.The authors show how contemporary digital processes have expanded the boundaries of traditional letterpress. By writing with passion and experience, they indicate why a 15th century printing technology based upon crafting with one's hands, still has appeal and value to 21st century artists and designers.Whether incorporated into an academic curriculum or used for self-study, For the Love of Letterpress is a must for studeTrade ReviewLetterpress clarifies typography and this book clarifies letterpress – in luscious detail. The adage ‘to do is to understand’ has never been better explained. * David Jury, Lecturer in Typographic Enquiry at Cambridge School of Art, UK *This book celebrates the torrent of creative work that we are experiencing through this 21st-century letterpress renaissance. For the Love of Letterpress is an essential reference for the next generation of artists, designers, and printers. * Amelia Hugill-Fontanel, Associate Curator at Rochester Institute of Technology, USA *Letterpress is the holy grail of printing and through printing design. This book is a instructive introduction to the art and craft that will never entirely die, despite the warnings of the death of print. * Steven Heller, co-chair of the School of Visual Arts, New York University, USA *[For the previous edition] This book is unique because it provides instruction on practical printing techniques as well as on the art of printing as a method of expression in itself rather than a simple means to an end. Strip away the creative process and even the savviest print technician cannot create a truly successful work. Learning the how is fundamental, but so is learning the why. …For those interested in understanding the whole mind-body process and experience of letterpress printing as a fine art form, this book delivers. * Camden M. Richards in The Quarterly News-Letter of the Book Club of California, Summer 2014 *[For the previous edition] Chapters on technical aspects of presses, printing, good studio practice, relief matrices, and (please note) contemporary processes, are written in accessible language with useful information and tips that can only be gained from experienced practitioners. Enhanced by a fascinating array of images of prints, ephemera and artists’ books by letterpress and book arts practitioners around the globe. * Angie Butler, Book Artist, UK, in Printmaking Today, Fall 2014 *[For the previous edition] With its many photographs and stories of completed works, and its instruction directed at both students and teachers, For the Love of Letterpress is a book printers will refer to over and over as they add skills and develop their printing voice and style. * Sara T. Sauers, Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Iowa Center for the Book, in Printeresting *[For the previous edition] I have many books on printing and design and this book is an excellent resource and has become one of my favorites. This much needed inspiring instructional tool is for ANYONE with a passion for letterpress. Geared towards educators and students, each section is broken down into topic chapters that are easy to navigate through and understand. It’s a wonderful reference on process, techniques and materials, so keep it handy! I find the exceptional works of various artists featured in this book, inspiring and a visual treat! Love this book! * Jeryl Jones, Designer/Printer, Pumpkin Patch Press *[For the previous edition] For the Love of Letterpress recognizes the history and traditional process while eloquently describing the role of letterpress in modern graphic design and art. It is thorough and simple in its discussion of the technical aspects of the printing and conceptual processes in a format that is both approachable and engaging for the printer or student. As an instructor of letterpress in higher education, I appreciate "the magic" descriptively woven throughout For the Love of Letterpress, a beautiful documentation of technical lessons and impressive letterpress work. * Erin Beckloff, Vistiting Instructor, Miami University, Ohio *Winner (both 1st and 2nd editions of For the Love of Letterpress) * 2019 American Graphic Design Awards Competition *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements The Sensual, Printed Artifact The Allure The Passion The Historical Legacy: Connecting the Past and Future Printer’s Primer Terminology and Measurement Lay of the Case Spacing and Leading Setting Type by Hand Alignment Tying Up the Form Ink Paper for Proofing Proofing Press and Printing Paper The Vandercook Proof Press? “The Editioning Press” Lockup Press Operation Checking the Impression Makeready Registering Multiple Colors Editioning After Printing: Cleaning the Press Platen Presses (Chandler & Price) Relief Matrices Foundry Type Monotype Linotype Ludlow Wood Type Images Ornaments Woodcuts Wood Engraving Linoleum Plates: Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, Photopolymer Laser Cut Materials Contemporary Processes Found Objects and Other Materials Pressure Printing Split Fountain Debossing Damping or Dampening Monoprint Hand Inking Splatter Ghosting Backwards Transfer Floriated Initial Image Transfer Brayer Roll-outs Stencil Creating a Concept Sources of Inspiration “Kindling” “Winnowing” Time Management Envisioning the Object Structural Possibilities Relationship of Content and Structure The Function of Dummy Structures Choosing Appropriate Typefaces Choosing Appropriate Paper Choosing an Appropriate Color Palette The Colophon Assessing the Object Envisioned Critique Format Models The Synergy of Form and Content Letterpress Assignments Typography Introduction to the Book Design Identity (for a person, organization, or event) Historical Reference Advocacy/Public Outreach Collaboration Conclusion Appendices Further Reading Glossary Additional Resources Index
£27.54
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Advanced Typography
Book SynopsisOnce you have learnt the fundamentals of typography, there is still a wealth of knowledge to grasp to really become a master in the art and craft of working with type. In Advanced Typography, expert practitioner and instructor Richard Hunt goes beyond the basics to take your understanding and usage to the next level. Taking a practical approach, the book combines visual, linguistic, historical and psychological systems with the broad range of applications and audiences of type today. From the challenges of designing across media and cultures, to type as information and craft, Hunt marries theoretical context with applied examples so you feel confident in improving your skills as an advanced typographer.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. The changing technology and practice of type 3. Typography - art or craft? 4. Biological and psychological dimensions of type 5. Systems of organization 6. Typography as visual/type as information 7. Type as technology 8. Type on screen (design practice) 9. Type as culture and symbol 10. Typefaces 11. Customizing/creating type forms
£28.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Drawn to Type
Book SynopsisIllustrated lettering is one of the most recognisable trends in design, but how do you take your work in this area to new levels and make your projects stand out from the crowd? Illustrator, designer and educator Marty Blake takes you through the craft of creative lettering: what you need to know about working with various media and how to incorporate image and text successfully. Each chapter focuses on one technique, covering its history, the tools and techniques needed to achieve it, along with examples from designers and illustrators from around the world all with critical reflection on what works, and why. Whether you're lettering by hand or digitally, Drawn to Type is perfect for use alongside courses in illustration and typography, and as an inspirational guide for designers looking to give the written word that visual impact.Trade ReviewWith its carefully chosen case studies and succinct historical content, this is a useful and visually appealing book that offers practical and theoretical guidance to approaching typographic practice in creative ways. -- Jo Davies, Visiting Professor in Illustration, University of Plymouth, UKThis book is essential reading for any student who wants to understand the contextual history of our letterforms and how to integrate lettering more successfully within their creative projects. -- John Kilburn, University of Plymouth, UKA love letter to the alphabet, Drawn to Type provides inspiration for professional designers and hobbyists alike. -- Antoine Revoy, Rhode Island School of Design, USAIllustration is the magic space created between type and images. So, when I teach young illustrators, thinking with type and design is not an optional skill, but an essential tool. In Drawn to Type, Marty Blake has assembled a collection way beyond a typical scrapbook carousel, this is a rich tutorial for learning to use type as image, artifact, and communication. -- John Hendrix, Chair, MFA Illustration and Visual Culture, Washington University in St. Louis, USATable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Typography with Illustration History The basics: Categories of styles and anatomy of letterforms Digital distortion: techniques and tips Sample work and artists Part 2: Calligraphy and Brush Lettering with Illustration History Sample alphabets: uncial, half uncial, Blackletter, Roman, Chancery, Spencerian, Humanist, Informal, etc. Examination of tools: pens, brushes, papers and inks Technical tips on writing Sign painting: tools and materials, paint and chalk Sample work and artists Part 3: Hand Lettering with Illustration History Sample alphabet styles Examination of tools: brushes, surfaces and paints Technical tips on lettering Sample work and artists Part 4: Alternate Media Graphic artists working with unusual materials and situations, including graffiti and street art Conditions, opportunities and parameters Glossary
£27.54
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Giving Type Meaning
Book SynopsisWhen we encounter typography, how do we know what it means? How is the tone of type influenced by the way it is set, when it is made, and where it exists? Considering the social, spatial, and temporal contexts of visual language, this text informs and inspires students, educators, and professionals looking to engage more deeply with the letterforms they use and see. Featuring diverse typographic works, closer looks, and interviews with practicing artists and designers, Giving Type Meaning serves to inform how and why we understand what type communicates. The book includes: - The importance and impact of cultural and social context across the expanded field of art and design- How to use visual, physical, and gestural space to inform meaning- The ways time impacts type, such as historical references, recontextualizations, and the use of time as medium - A range of global examples, including Lushootseed language letterforms (Lushootseed Sulad by Juliet Shen)Table of ContentsIntroduction: Chapter 1: Social Context 1.1 Context and meaning 1.a. Visual Inflection 1.b. Social Meaning & Typography 1.c. Visual Metaphors and Analogies 1.d. Cultural Context 1.e Power Structures 1.f Recontextualization Chapter 2: Spatial Context 2.1. Visual Space (section) 2.1a Kinetic and Expressive Type 2.1b. Sound, Shape, and Speech 2.2. Concrete and Visual Poetry 2.2a. Physical Space 2.2b. Material Meaning 2.2c. A Known Social Context 2.2d. History and Material Meanings 2.2e. Material Metaphors and Analogies 2.3 Architectural Materials 2.3a. Public Space 2.3b. Place-Based Meaning 2.4b. Public Type & Community Participations 2.5 Private Space 2.5a Challenging Private Space 2.6 Personal Space 2.6a Apparel and Affiliation 2.6b Proximity and Politics 2.7 Virtual Space 2.7a Digital Methods 2.7b Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, and Virtual Reality 2.8 Gestural Space 2.8a The Human Hand 2.8b Gesture in and of Letterforms 2.8c Gesture of Mark 2.8d Gesture and Expression 2.8e Corporeality and Performance Chapter 3: Temporal Context 3.1. Time and history 3.1a Temporal Influence: Technology and Society 3.1b Temporal Influence: Current Events 3.2 Typographic Trends 3.2a. Historical Type in Contemporary Use 3.2b. Revivals and References 3.2c. Temporal Recontextualisations 3.2d. History-Inspired Type 3.3 Voices in Design 3.3a Type and Identity 3.4 Time as Medium 3.5 Into the Future 3.6 Language, Form and Meaning 3.7 Speculative Typography 3.8 What's Next? Resources for Educators and Students Bibliography Index Acknowledgements
£22.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Giving Type Meaning
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction: Chapter 1: Social Context 1.1 Context and meaning 1.a. Visual Inflection 1.b. Social Meaning & Typography 1.c. Visual Metaphors and Analogies 1.d. Cultural Context 1.e Power Structures 1.f Recontextualization Chapter 2: Spatial Context 2.1. Visual Space (section) 2.1a Kinetic and Expressive Type 2.1b. Sound, Shape, and Speech 2.2. Concrete and Visual Poetry 2.2a. Physical Space 2.2b. Material Meaning 2.2c. A Known Social Context 2.2d. History and Material Meanings 2.2e. Material Metaphors and Analogies 2.3 Architectural Materials 2.3a. Public Space 2.3b. Place-Based Meaning 2.4b. Public Type & Community Participations 2.5 Private Space 2.5a Challenging Private Space 2.6 Personal Space 2.6a Apparel and Affiliation 2.6b Proximity and Politics 2.7 Virtual Space 2.7a Digital Methods 2.7b Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, and Virtual Reality 2.8 Gestural Space 2.8a The Human Hand 2.8b Gesture in and of Letterforms 2.8c Gesture of Mark 2.8d Gesture and Expression 2.8e Corporeality and Performance Chapter 3: Temporal Context 3.1. Time and history 3.1a Temporal Influence: Technology and Society 3.1b Temporal Influence: Current Events 3.2 Typographic Trends 3.2a. Historical Type in Contemporary Use 3.2b. Revivals and References 3.2c. Temporal Recontextualisations 3.2d. History-Inspired Type 3.3 Voices in Design 3.3a Type and Identity 3.4 Time as Medium 3.5 Into the Future 3.6 Language, Form and Meaning 3.7 Speculative Typography 3.8 What's Next? Resources for Educators and Students Bibliography Index Acknowledgements
£71.25
Lark Books (NC) Lettering Alphabets Artwork Inspiring Ideas
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£17.99
