- Paperback: 112 pages
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson; illustrated edition edition (24 May 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0500280959
- ISBN-13: 978-0500280959
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 21.8 x 1 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 734,496 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The streets of India are a gallery of images vibrantly portraying the country's rich cultural diversity. Street furniture, architecture, transport, billboards, posters, packaging, animals and people are all used as the media of calculated design and spontaneous expression. Ancient or modern, permanent or transient, India's street art has evolved in a myriad of styles reflecting regional variation and concerns. This collection of photographs is a colourful journey through India's cities, towns and villages, a graphic celebration of its creative street culture, a sourcebook of ideas for students and practitioners of art and design, and a visual record for visitors.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Very enjoyable trip
22 July 2001
Format:Paperback
This book really conveys a feeling of what it is like traveling through India. For me, is really allowed me to reminisce about my trips with my parents to Madras. I can't think of a better book that gives the feel of what traveling through India is like. The colors and creativity are really special. I think this book makes a great gift and coffee table reading.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Fantastic StreetGraphics from India !!!!! (- 5x dope)
5 Sep 2000
Format:Paperback
This is realy the best and also the-one-and-only book that i know of this kind of ("ugly":) graphic designs. I have been in India and also in Africa and you see this beautiful -mostly by hand painted- grafic designs everywhere !!! I realy LOVE IT ! The letters and figures are mostly out of proportions, but just that makes it so beautifull ! In this book there are a lott of photo's from the very big Bollywood signboards/posters to the little packaging-designs. There are also religious motifs and and politic symbols in this book. If you also like graphic design that is not produced by the Mac, than you MUST have this one !!! If somebody know more grapicdesign-books like this (from Africa or Indonesia or South America, MAIL ME ! echt@casema.net - Thanx, Johan Manschot (Holland)
In case you can't book your ticket immediately
27 Mar 2008
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If you're looking for some Bollywood style inspiration to add spark
to your own art, or just want a shocking infusion of glorious color
now and again, this is a book which will deliver on both accounts.
You may want several copies - one to keep on the shelf as an
opulent resource, one to cut up and alter, and one for a perfect
impromptu gift. Bursting with brilliant color, the photographic
images of advertising signs, comic book covers, murals, circus and
movie posters (and so much more) within the covers of this 8.5" x
9" paperback volume represent Indian street culture at its lushest
and most exuberant.
Barry Dawson has documented the graphic panoramas of city
streets and village roads alike with an eagle eye trained on details
and the Big Picture equally. From the intricate hennaed hands
featured in the fashion pages, to a pair of giant lovebirds painted
on the cab of a truck in the transport section, he takes us on a
whirlwind photographic journey through a continent of wild
contrasts, breathtaking colors, extreme poverty and incredible
spiritual and visual wealth.
If you can't book your ticket immediately, this book will let you curl
up in your comfiest chair and take an irresistible journey to a land
where mystery and magic are the rule rather than the exception.
to your own art, or just want a shocking infusion of glorious color
now and again, this is a book which will deliver on both accounts.
You may want several copies - one to keep on the shelf as an
opulent resource, one to cut up and alter, and one for a perfect
impromptu gift. Bursting with brilliant color, the photographic
images of advertising signs, comic book covers, murals, circus and
movie posters (and so much more) within the covers of this 8.5" x
9" paperback volume represent Indian street culture at its lushest
and most exuberant.
Barry Dawson has documented the graphic panoramas of city
streets and village roads alike with an eagle eye trained on details
and the Big Picture equally. From the intricate hennaed hands
featured in the fashion pages, to a pair of giant lovebirds painted
on the cab of a truck in the transport section, he takes us on a
whirlwind photographic journey through a continent of wild
contrasts, breathtaking colors, extreme poverty and incredible
spiritual and visual wealth.
If you can't book your ticket immediately, this book will let you curl
up in your comfiest chair and take an irresistible journey to a land
where mystery and magic are the rule rather than the exception.
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