Handwritten: Expressive Lettering in the Digital Age

Handwritten: Expressive Lettering in the Digital Age

by Mirko Ilic (Author), Mirko Ilic (Author), Steven Heller (Author)

Synopsis

Hailed as `impressive' by Design Week, Handwritten offers a complete overview of handwritten typographics, drawing on an extensive array of examples from around the world. Packed with examples of hand-drawn lettering from mainstream culture, advertising campaigns, record covers and branding, this outstanding collection of unusual, meticulously wrought and occasionally breathtaking designs is a dazzling sourcebook and inspiration for students and graphic artists everywhere.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 192
Edition: 1
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Published: 13 Feb 2006

ISBN 10: 0500285950
ISBN 13: 9780500285954
Book Overview: A complete overview of handwritten typographics, drawing on an extensive array of examples from around the world

Media Reviews
'Opens up a world of possibilities and through the work of artists such as Robert Crumb shows exactly what can be achieved' - Computer Arts
'The scope of featured work is impressive' - Design Week
'A shout-out against graphic conformity ... discard the keyboard and get out the marker pens' - iD
Author Bio
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. Mirko Ilic, the New York-based graphic designer, has won numerous awards for his handwritten design work.