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'A gilt-edged new tome ... an eccentric mix of musings, personal anecdotes and what Bantjes calls "hairbrained ideas" ... Rich, playful and often funny'
--Wallpaper*
'Undeniably obsessively stylish but its contents are by turn informed, witty and movingly personal' --Eye
'A visual dictionary of bizarre graphic possibilities' --Art Review
'Exquisitely conceived and produced ... riding on Bantjes' wave of wonder is a thrilling experience in which anyone can participate ... a book of meaning and worth' --Felt & Wire
'Fascinating'
--Matchbox
'Few treatises on art have been as delicately, eclectically and extravagantly made as this ... a unique book'
--Computer Arts
'A marvellous mixture of the quirky and the unexpected ... every page is a visual feast' --Saab Magazine
'Something special ... a production masterpiece ... more a work of art than a regular book ... a feast for visual gluttons ... an incredible sensory experience'
--Design>Art South Africa
--Wallpaper*
'Undeniably obsessively stylish but its contents are by turn informed, witty and movingly personal' --Eye
'A visual dictionary of bizarre graphic possibilities' --Art Review
'Exquisitely conceived and produced ... riding on Bantjes' wave of wonder is a thrilling experience in which anyone can participate ... a book of meaning and worth' --Felt & Wire
'Fascinating'
--Matchbox
'Few treatises on art have been as delicately, eclectically and extravagantly made as this ... a unique book'
--Computer Arts
'A marvellous mixture of the quirky and the unexpected ... every page is a visual feast' --Saab Magazine
'Something special ... a production masterpiece ... more a work of art than a regular book ... a feast for visual gluttons ... an incredible sensory experience'
--Design>Art South Africa
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Quirky, poignant, astute, funny this beautiful book presents a colourful collection of observations on visual culture and design, written and illuminated by world-renowned typographic illustrator Marian Bantjes. Whether intricately hand-drawn or using precise computer illustration software, her highly ornamental, craftsman-like word-pictures have earned her professional acclaim and a cult following around the world.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I first learned of this book from a review I read in Creative Review magazine. I was immediately interested and found a copy in my college library. As soon as I saw it, I became attached to it, I was so sad to give it back. I hadn't even read it all the way through but I still knew I wanted it and got it for Christmas.
Unfortunately, I still haven't had the chance to read it all but just to flip through the pages to catch a glance at the other pages, the design work that has gone into it alone is incredible. From what I have read, the content is just as amazing; it's great to have an insight into the way she works and thinks, what inspires her. I fell in love with this book as soon as I saw it (and not just because of the cover design!), I really cannot wait to finally get the time to just sit and read it cover to cover and take in all the effort Marian Bantjes has given.
Unfortunately, I still haven't had the chance to read it all but just to flip through the pages to catch a glance at the other pages, the design work that has gone into it alone is incredible. From what I have read, the content is just as amazing; it's great to have an insight into the way she works and thinks, what inspires her. I fell in love with this book as soon as I saw it (and not just because of the cover design!), I really cannot wait to finally get the time to just sit and read it cover to cover and take in all the effort Marian Bantjes has given.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is beautiful! It is one of those things that you just enjoy holding in your hands, and flicking through. It's amazingly colourful inside and a pleasure to browse from beginning to end.
I haven't read it entirely through, but it represents a lot of Marian's work in different artistic modes. I just wish it showed more variety, but all in all it is stunning!
I haven't read it entirely through, but it represents a lot of Marian's work in different artistic modes. I just wish it showed more variety, but all in all it is stunning!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
An unusual book that combines illustration with a random complilation of written thoughts by Marian. It was not quite what I had expected but I like it. The cover design is my favourite part as this is the illustration style I would associate with Marian Bantjes. It would have been better if there was more typography design but overall it is an interesting book.
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