Type: New Perspectives in Typography - Softcover

Kubel, Henrik; Williams, Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 178067306X ISBN 13: 9781780673066

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing, 2015

Synopsis

This selection of typographic design, edited by leading typographers A2/SW/HK, showcases more than 100 carefully selected contemporary designers, including the best examples of their current work, and also features an introduction by Rick Poynor.

Featured designers include Michael Bierut, Experimental Jetset, Scott King, Cornel Windlin, Hort, karlssonwilker inc., Stefan Sagmeister, Fuel, Gavillet & Rust, De Designpolitie and Richard Turley among others.

There are also essays by acclaimed design writers Emily King, Paul Shaw, Monika Parrinder and Colin Davies that explore the past and future of type design. This book will encourage and inspire the next generation of designers as well as provide a sourcebook for seasoned designers and educators.

About this title

From the Author:

A2/SW/HK is an independent typographic design studio based in London. Formed in 2000 by Henrik Kübel and Scott Williams, both graduates of the Royal College of Art, A2/SW/HK's portfolio has won international recognition including awards from the Type Directors Club of New York among others. Recent clients include Eye Magazine, Creative Review and the London Design Festival.

From the Back Cover:

This A to Z survey of typographic design, edited by leading typographers A2/SW/HK, showcases more than 100 carefully selected contemporary designers, including the best examples of their current work, and also features an introduction by Rick Poynor. Featured designers include David Pearson, Philippe Apeloig and Anthony Burrill, among others. There are also essays by acclaimed design writers Emily King, Paul Shaw, Monika Parrinder and Colin Davies that explore the past and future of type design. This book will encourage and inspire the next generation of designers as well as provide a sourcebook for seasoned designers and educators.

About this edition

• Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 178067306X
• ISBN 13: 9781780673066
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304