Borrowed Design
Published on 15. December 1992
Book
Hardback
182 pages
978-0-471-28440-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book addresses the issues of inspiration, influence and plagiarism in today's graphic design practice. Discussing concepts such as nostalgia, cliche, parody, and revival, the authors help designers determine whether they are "borrowing" or "stealing" and ultimately aid them in establishing a legitimate and meaningful relationship with the past. Case studies with accompanying illustrations highlight both good and bad examples of borrowed design. This book should be of interest to graphic designers.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
175 b&w photographs, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 170 mm
Weight
539 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-28440-6 (9780471284406)
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Previous edition
Steven Heller | Julie Lasky
Borrowed Design
Book
02/1993
Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
€52.39
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Content
Are you a thief: the limits of originality. Original Sin: the roots of typography. Trespassing on intellectual property: defining influence and plagiarism. The fun and the folly: the art of parody. do it yourself history: nostalgia makes a comeback. Packaging the past: retro on the supermarket shelves. There's no style like old style 'cept no style at all: uncovering the look of the ages. The style snatchers: the five commandments of borrowing. Reprise and revival: the good, the bad, and the silly. Catching the next wave: synthesis and post-modernism.