People of Print: Innovative, Independent Design and Illustration - Hardcover

Marcroy Smith; Andy Cooke

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500517819 ISBN 13: 9780500517819

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction • Part 1: Essays, Interviews, Visits • Part 2: Features • Part 3: Directory

About this title

About the Authors

Marcroy Smith is the founder of People of Print and The Creative Universe.

Andy Cooke is an independent graphic designer.

From the Back Cover

In a world where screen-based graphics and digital design dominate the mainstream, an international community of independent designers has embraced traditional printmaking techniques to create some of the most innovative graphics ever. For People of Print, Marcroy Smith, founder of the website Marcroy, and Andy Cooke, his longtime collaborator, have brought together the work of more than forty-five of the hottest designers, illustrators, and collectives currently committed to the tactility, materiality, and visible craft of print, alongside the gallerists and promoters who are key figures in this creative scene. A dazzling array of work is presented, made to adorn paper, posters, flyers, packaging, fanzines, self-published books, textiles and fashion, and exhibition design, accompanied by profiles of each printer, in-depth interviews, information on innovative design techniques, and a comprehensive reference section. With a broad range of designers from the United States, Brazil, Denmark, Germany, France, Spain, Singapore, and beyond, People of Print will be an essential and inspirational resource for graphic designers and illustrators as well as anyone who appreciates that print is the future.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0500517819
• ISBN 13: 9780500517819
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336