Function, Restraint, and Subversion in Typography

Hardisty, J. Namdev

ISBN 10: 1568989660 / ISBN 13: 9781568989662

Published by Princeton Architectural Press, 2010

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Num Pages: 256 pages, 200 Colour. BIC Classification: AKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 203 x 18. Weight in Grams: 954. . 2010. paperback. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Function, Restraint, and Subversion in Typography
• Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1568989660
• ISBN 13: 9781568989662
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The beauty of contemporary graphic design is that dozens of movements emerge and re-emerge from view. Yet, too often we are left with only the vague impression that something is going on. To appreciate what that might be requires us to slow down, ignore superficial trends, and take a more in-depth look. This is the approach taken by Function, Restraint, and Subversion in Typography, a survey of minimalist and brutalist typography in contemporary graphic design. This international collection documents the work of more than twenty-four graphic designers who engage in an aggressively simple typography. Lavishly illustrated with commentary by author J. Namdev Hardisty, the book explores the innovative posters, books, signage, and other forms of print design by such well-known designers as Daniel Eatock, Experimental Jetset, Spin, the Walker Art Center's design studio, as well as those just beginning to make a mark onthe design world, including MGMT., Project Projects, SEA, Xavier Encinas, Manuel Raeder, YES, and more.