Typography Sketchbooks: Steven Heller and Lita Talarico - Softcover

Heller, Steven; Talarico, Lita

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0500289689 ISBN 13: 9780500289686

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

Selected by the worlds most knowledgeable and well-connected graphicdesign commentator, Steven Heller, this survey gets into the minds of designers who create typefaces, word-images and logos through their private sketchbooks. Arranged by designer, it reveals how nearly 120 of the worlds leading designers and typographers continually strive to find new and exciting ways of communicating through letters and words, and provides fascinating insights into their work. Aimed at all those who use type, whether by hand or on screen, this revealing compendium stresses the importance of good typography at a time when reading habits are changing, and celebrates a craft that has endured for centuries.

About this title

Review:

`...endlessly interesting and provides a sharp insight into the kind of mind needed to invent lettering, as well as casting a keen new light on the text we see around us every day' --The Big Issue

`Page after page of stunning and inspiring sketchbook images...the book's image-focused design showcases the work to maximum effect'
--Type to Ken.net

This serendipitous survey produces a lively range of work. --The Times Literary Supplement

About the Author:

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. LitaTalarico is the founding editor of American Illustration & Photography and the other co-chair of the MFA Designer as Author Department at the School of Visual Arts. She is also reporter-at-large for Italian Design Graphics.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0500289689
• ISBN 13: 9780500289686
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 368