Handwritten
Expressive Lettering in the Digital Age
Published on 13. February 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-500-28595-4 (ISBN)
Description
Hailed as 'impressive' by Design Week, Handwritten offers a complete overview of handwritten typographics, drawing on an extensive array of examples from around the world. Packed with examples of hand-drawn lettering from mainstream culture, advertising campaigns, record covers and branding, this outstanding collection of unusual, meticulously wrought and occasionally breathtaking designs is a dazzling sourcebook and inspiration for students and graphic artists everywhere.
Reviews / Votes
'Opens up a world of possibilities and through the work of artists such as Robert Crumb shows exactly what can be achieved' - Computer Arts 'The scope of featured work is impressive' - Design Week 'A shout-out against graphic conformity ... discard the keyboard and get out the marker pens' - iDMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
With over 500 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 250 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-500-28595-4 (9780500285954)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
09/2004
Thames & Hudson Ltd
€50.89
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Persons
Steven Heller is co-chair of the MFA Design: Designer as Author programme at the School of Visual Arts, New York. He is the author of many books, including Stencil Type, Graphic, Typography Sketchbooks, New Ornamental Type and New Vintage Type, all published by Thames & Hudson.
Mirko Ilic, the New York-based graphic designer, has won numerous awards for his handwritten design work.
Mirko Ilic, the New York-based graphic designer, has won numerous awards for his handwritten design work.