- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd (Sep 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0500511713
- ISBN-13: 978-0500511718
- Product Dimensions: 26 x 25.8 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 999,042 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The next big trend in typography: the hand-crafted letter. Whereas slick computer-generated graphics often impart a sense of progress or technology, hand-drawn graphics are a return to the creator's immediacy and craft. Increasingly, advertising campaigns, record covers and branding are adopting the rough-hewn style of manually created typography. This is the first publication to offer a complete overview of handwritten typographics, drawing on an extensive array of examples from around the world. Steven Heller's introduction places contemporary work in a broader context of design; he then then goes on to look at hundreds of examples of the genre, presented in creative themes. This outstanding collection of unusual, meticulously wrought and occasionally breathtaking designs is a must for any student or practitioner of design.
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Steven Heller is art director of The New York Times Book Review and author of dozens of successful books on graphic design, including Icons of Graphic Design, also published by Thames & Hudson.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is really great for browsing over a large range of script and hand rendered type. I would really recommend it for any design student who is considering using a hand drawn type face in their work.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
a diverse and complete collection of graphic design that merges the handwritten with the computer
5 May 2006
Format:Hardcover
Handwritten is a collection of exemplary work in the world of graphic design in which the "handwritten" has been implemented as a creative element. Examples range from magazine covers, traditional one-page advertisements, film festival posters, album covers, book covers & other eccentric media/art. What this book lacks in text, it makes up for in insightful streamlined descriptions as to how the authors believe selections "work" as graphic art. In response to a poster in which the artist implemented a "childish" scrawl, they note: "Scrawl is most effective when located with a generous helping of negative space, as is portrayed elegantly in this poster...etc." Rad.
And while you might disagree with their observations, you'll become aware of your own critical eye and identify the aesthetics and styles you most respond to.
Bottom line: this book is worth the money.
Buy it and you'll break out a sketchbook again.
And while you might disagree with their observations, you'll become aware of your own critical eye and identify the aesthetics and styles you most respond to.
Bottom line: this book is worth the money.
Buy it and you'll break out a sketchbook again.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Inspiring and informative
21 Sep 2006
Format:Hardcover
Handwritten is a history lesson and an inspiration piece, breaking into a series of successive styles from polished to grunge. The exploration is seemingly complete, and as the above commentor wrote, will inspire you to pick up a pencil and sketchbook, and have at it.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
From a teaching pt of view
21 July 2007
Format:Paperback
Nice range of examples categorized by how they look. An example is "ornate, curlique, sinuous". More a look book reference than a topic/subject reference. Examples include books, posters, ads, CD/DVD, web designs...all using art with a human touch.
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