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Picturing and Poeting (Hardcover)

by Alan Fletcher (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 376 pages
  • Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd (11 Oct 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0714847127
  • ISBN-13: 978-0714847122
  • Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 17.4 x 4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 174,681 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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"The title of this book is a remark allegedly made by Kurt Schwitters to an acquaintance when asked what he was going to do that day. Frankly, considering his poor command of English, it seems unlikely. Anyway, the intention was clear. He was off to make things." - Alan Fletcher. Following on the success of "The Art of Looking Sideways", "Picturing and Poeting" presents an eye-catching and mind-teasing collection of visual games, doodles, graphic objects, sketches and quotations, that demonstrates how images can often convey meaning more clearly than text. It is a fascinating and entertaining exploration of the potential that words have to become pictures, and that drawings have to convey meanings, as well as an intriguing collection of ephemera. Assembled from the notebooks and travel diaries of Alan Fletcher, over a lifetime of noticing the detail and wit in everything and applying his own unique style, this book will appeal to everyone who enjoys visual games, puns and witty stories. Accompanied by succinct and insightful observations into the nature of meaning and the workings of images, this book attempts to illustrate the inner workings of one of the most creative minds and most internationally influential figures in graphic design working today.


About the Author

Alan Fletcher belonged to that elite international group of designers who have transcended the conventional boundaries of their craft. He was a founder member of the design group Pentagram and has tackled every facet of design with a unique style and purpose. He was consultant Creative Director to Phaidon Press, and author of The Art of Looking Sideways and Beware Wet Paint, both published by Phaidon.

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5.0 out of 5 stars alan fletchers art, 8 Feb 2007
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i am a student studying graphics design, i initially bought 'the art of looking sideways' (a must for all budding designers) if you own that one and loved it you will want this one to follow, this is exactly the type of work enjoy if u worried about what books to buy for your personal art library this one and the art of looking sideways are two books i would highly recommend.
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