
People of Print
Innovative, Independent Design and Illustration
Thames & Hudson Ltd (Publisher)
Published on 27. April 2015
Book
Hardback
336 pages
978-0-500-51781-9 (ISBN)
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Description
Here is a an overview of the exceptional work produced and championed by over fifty of the leading illustrators, printmakers and designers from the sphere of independent, print-based design. People of Print is split into three sections: Part 1 features essays by journalist Andrew Losowsky; Danielle Pender, curator at KK Outlet; and Lawrence Zeegen, Profess29or of Illustration at University of the Arts London. It includes interviews with Heretic, a London-based illustration and screen-printing studio, and Jeremy Leslie, Creative Director at magCulture; and a site visit to St Cuthberts Mill, a paper manufacturer in Somerset. Part 2 consists of profiles on such creatives as Brazilian illustrators Bicicleta Sem Freio, Melbourne-based screen-printers Dangerfork, Portland-based letterpress KeeganMeegan & Co., and New York-based design firm Sagmeister & Walsh. Part 3, the Directory, lists a wide selection of print-based websites.
Reviews / Votes
'Visually stimulating ... will make you too want to try your hand at becoming a person of print' - Aesthetica 'People of Print have steered clear of Photoshopped blandness and stuck with glorious handmade imperfection' - Guardian Online 'Detailing everything from the papermaking process, to essays on new technology ... one thing's for sure - print is still very much alive and kicking' - Dazed DigitalMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
With 452 illustrations in colour and black and white
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 220 mm
Weight
1890 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-51781-9 (9780500517819)
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Book
02/2017
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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Persons
Marcroy Smith is the founder of People of Print and The Creative Universe. Andy Cooke is an independent graphic designer.
Content
Introduction * Part 1: Essays, Interviews, Visits * Part 2: Features * Part 3: Directory