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In this digital age of computer-generated graphics and typography, it's refreshing to find typographers who still believe in working by hand. No longer relegated to designer's sketchbooks, hand-drawn type has emerged from the underground as a dynamic vehicle for visual communicationfrom magazine, book, and album covers to movie credits and NFL advertisements. As the practice and appreciation of hand-drawn type grows, its time to celebrate the work of those typographers whose every letterform is a work of art.
"Hand Job" collects groundbreaking work from fifty of today's most talented typographers who draw by hand. Graphic designer and hand typographer Michael Perry selects work representing the full spectrum of design methods and styles. Each hand-drawn work is entirely shaped by the artist's unique processevery one a carefully executed composition enhanced by unplanned "accidents" of line, color, and craft. "Hand Job" also includes photographs of found type, artists studios, and the tools that help make typography come to life. Whether you are looking to invigorate your design work or are just in need of a little offbeat inspiration, "Hand Job" will have you reaching for your favorite pen.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book as a gift for a friend of mine, who also studies design and I loved it so much, I bought myself one!
It is beautifully put together and a joy to read. Full of inspiration whether you want to create your own typography, look at creative illustration or appreciate fine design. There isn't a dull page in this book, so you'll never be bored.
The book is full off lots of different typographic designers such as-
Kindra Murphy, Holly Hopkinson, Luke Ramsey, Robin Cameron, Jeremy Dean and many more.
In the 256 pages, you are taken through an alphabetic, typographic journey.
Great price, inspirational and brilliant!
You wont regret it! Thanks for reading
It is beautifully put together and a joy to read. Full of inspiration whether you want to create your own typography, look at creative illustration or appreciate fine design. There isn't a dull page in this book, so you'll never be bored.
The book is full off lots of different typographic designers such as-
Kindra Murphy, Holly Hopkinson, Luke Ramsey, Robin Cameron, Jeremy Dean and many more.
In the 256 pages, you are taken through an alphabetic, typographic journey.
Great price, inspirational and brilliant!
You wont regret it! Thanks for reading
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love this book I wish it was twice as long. I love typefaces and fonts and calligraphy and lettering, this has some amazing illustrations. I'm often looking for inspiration and this has it in spades! Well put together and easy to dip into, I highly recommend it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Although at first,judging by its title,i thought this book was about something rather,um, naughty.. but my tutor insisted this book was the best for font inspiration and she was right, there are hundreds of amazingly colourful pictures of hand made fonts that really inspired me for my coursework :)
I recommend you buy it! great for art students,graphic design,illustration or just someone who likes designing fonts :)
I recommend you buy it! great for art students,graphic design,illustration or just someone who likes designing fonts :)
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Beautiful Illustrative Type
I loved this book! I had a voucher so didn't buy from amazon, although I would have as they are definitely the cheapest! Read more
Published 3 months ago by LV
love this book
this book encourages you to move away from using the laptop and actually get involved with type. it is inspirational.
Published 8 months ago by Ms. S. Pugh
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Great book for student, teacher and designer. After my Year 9's 'got over 'the title, they loved it!! Brilliant source of inspiration.
Published 14 months ago by Manda30
Fantastic typography book
Despite the slightly dodgy title, this book is amazing for typography. Being a graphics student this is really useful when coming to find a font for my piece of work as i can find... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Lizy.B
I love a Hand Job
This is exactly the kind of graphic book I love. I don't know about everyone else, because I'm not a mind reader of any-kind, but I hate having to read through all the crap to get... Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by Stephen Radford
A really good and interesting book on typography.
I have really enjoyed this book and can't stop looking at it. Theres so much to look at that each time i pick it up i see something new and different. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2010 by L. Dodd
endless inspiring doodle fun
Love this book; it's fun and inspiring - and appeals to everyone I show it to regardless of age or interests. Read more
Published on 21 July 2009 by Leza H
Hand job: Greatly inspirational
This book would be an asset to any artist, encouraging you to develop your own type whilst dipping into the freehand images of typography.
Published on 26 April 2009 by EEEBEE
There's alot of love gone into the making of this book
I got this as a present a while ago and I must say that the title threw me a little.
The book is all about handmade typography. Read more
The book is all about handmade typography. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2009 by Camera Lucida
One of the Best Books I've Ever Looked At
Looking at this book is so thought provoking and inpsiring. I could look at it for hours.
Published on 16 Mar 2008 by H. Jay
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