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Retro Graphics Cookbook: Recreate 100 Years of Graphic Design - Softcover

Jonathan Raimes; Lakshmi Bhaskaran

 
9781904705970: Retro Graphics Cookbook: Recreate 100 Years of Graphic Design
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1904705979 ISBN 13: 9781904705970
Publisher: ILEX, 2007

Synopsis

A visual sourcebook of design details, motifs, icons, colour palettes, illustration styles and type. Analyses a wide range of classic design looks and breaks them down into the individual component, explaining their origins, what gives them their defining characteristics and showing examples of how they were used at the time. A compendium of design modules that any contemporary graphic designer can employ to accurately and authentically simulate retro styles.

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From the Back Cover

A visual sourcebook of classic design looks. Contains a wide
range of design modules that make up all the key graphic design styles of
the last 100 years. Step-by-step workthroughs explain in detail how retro
styles can be recreated. Fully illustrated with original images from each
period and reconstructions showing how the designs work in a modern
setting. Features extensive historical information on each design movement.

From the Inside Flap

At last - a visual sourcebook of classic design looks that any
contemporary designer can use to authentically simulate the quintessential
styles of the past.

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Publisher
ILEX
Publication date
2007
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1904705979
ISBN 13 
9781904705970
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
176