Custom Lettering of the 60s & [and] 70s
Hughes, Rian
ISBN 10: 1906863032 ISBN 13: 9781906863036
Published by London, Fiell, 2010
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Integral bound flex cover, 574 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Very good, clean and unmarked. Light wear to wrappers, spine slightly sunned. Text in English, French and German. Deals with the beautiful and stylistically diverse hand-drawn lettering that was a unique feature of headline type before the advent of Letraset and the computer. This publication features over 4,500 examples of custom lettering - from craggy fonts that look like they're hewn from rock, to type with bullet holes, and type made of rope. Seller Inventory # JHJ_2024_09_29_1
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"A labour of loving typographic archaeology byt he type designer and illustrator Rian Hughes" Eye, Winter 2010/2011
Custom Lettering of the 60s & 70s is a celebration of the beautiful and stylistically diverse hand-drawn lettering that was a unique feature of headline type before the advent of Letraset and the computer. Custom lettering gave designers' imaginations full rein to develop individualistic solutions unconstrained by typographic practicalities.
This unique publication features over 4,500 examples of custom lettering - from craggy fonts that look like they're hewn from rock, to type with bullet holes, type made of rope, type on curved baselines, type with drop shadows, inlines, outlines, dramatic flourishes and feminine curlicues - it is all here!
Custom Lettering of the 60s & 70s is an essential handbook for typographers, graphic designers, art directors, design students and just about anyone interested in the art of type or seeking typographic inspiration.
Text in English, German & French.
About the Author: Rian Hughes is an award-winning graphic designer, illustrator, comic artist, logo designer and typographer. He studied graphic design at the London College of Printing before working for an advertising agency, 'i-D' magazine and a series of record sleeve design companies. In 1994, he founded his own studio, Device, and has since worked with a wide range of international clients in publishing, advertising, music and fashion. He has also worked extensively for the British and American comic book industries, both as artist and designer.
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Title: Custom Lettering of the 60s & [and] 70s
Publisher: London, Fiell
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition
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Custom Lettering of the 60s & [and] 70s
Published by
London, Fiell, 2010
ISBN 10: 1906863032
ISBN 13: 9781906863036
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: Antiquariaat Digitalis, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Integral bound flex cover, 574 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Very good, clean and unmarked. Light shelf-wear and age-toning to wrappers, spine slightly sunned. Text in English, French and German. Deals with the beautiful and stylistically diverse hand-drawn lettering that was a unique feature of headline type before the advent of Letraset and the computer. This publication features over 4,500 examples of custom lettering - from craggy fonts that look like they're hewn from rock, to type with bullet holes, and type made of rope. Seller Inventory # JHJ_2025_10_16_2
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