
Grafica de les Rambles
The Signs of Barcelona
Louise Fili(Author)
Princeton Architectural Press
Published on 26. September 2017
Book
Hardback
264 pages
978-1-61689-561-7 (ISBN)
Description
From the labyrinthine paths and serene squares of the Gothic Quarter to the stunning art nouveau architecture of the Eixample, Barcelona is a place of irresistible charm. Throughout this beloved Catalan city by the sea, dazzling signage is everywhere: glowing mosaics and stained glass, intricately carved stonework and brilliantly gilded placards heralding the city's eclectic mix ofcommerce, all documented with affection and a dash of obsession by celebrated graphic designer Louise Fili. Grafica de les Rambles is Fili's travelogue and photographic diary of the most striking and inventive signs for restaurants and hotels, farmacias and pastisserias, the workshops of artisans, and grand department stores. This follow-up to Graphica della Strada: The Signs of Italy and Graphique de la Rue: The Signs of Paris is a love letter to Barcelona and a trove of inspiration forall those who admire the city of Gaudi.
Reviews / Votes
"A striking book of photographs has been released that documents in detail the rich aesthetic beauty of signs from across the city of Barcelona." Lonely Planet"The colourful spreads show everything from metal Art Deco signs and wrought iron to more delicate mosaics, stained glass and carved stone. Photographs of the painted, sculpted or forged signs evoke something of an archiving method, as Fili scrambles to capture these signs of old before they disappear for good." EyeMagazine.co.uk
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Illustrations
375 Halftones, color
Dimensions
Height: 171 mm
Width: 233 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
990 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61689-561-7 (9781616895617)
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Person
Louise Fili was art director of Pantheon Books before establishing her own studio, Louise Fili Ltd, in 1989. She is a member of the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame, a recipient of the AIGA Medal for Lifetime Achievement, and most recently received a Master's Series Award from the School of Visual Arts, with a solo exhibition at SVA in fall 2016.