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Free Hand: New Typography Sketchbooks

Free Hand: New Typography Sketchbooks

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by Steven Heller, Lita Talarico
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In Free Hand: New Typography Sketchbooks, Steven Heller, respected graphic-design commentator, and Lita Talarico, design educator, offer glimpses inside the personal sketchbooks of more than 70 designers and typographers—including Philippe Apeloig, Ed Beguiat, Hoefler & Co., Henrik Kubel, Toshi Omagari, and Francesco Zorzi. Featuring a wealth of sketches, precision drawings, and computer-generated artwork, as well as a range of styles, concepts, languages, and alphabets, Free Hand illustrates the idiosyncratic creative processes behind the design of typefaces, logos, and word-images. A valuable resource for anyone who engages creatively with type—whether by hand or on a screen—this rich compendium emphasizes the power of typography in the digital age, while celebrating designers who continue to innovate in their practice of this time-honored craft.

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ISBN13: 9781419731068
ISBN10: 1419731068
Language: English
Publisher: Abrams Books
Publication Year: 2018
Format: Paperback

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    Inside inspiring typography sketchbooks of acclaimed designers.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're passionate about visual design and the art of typography, this book offers fascinating insights into the creative minds behind some of the most innovative typefaces and logos. It’s like having a front-row seat to the sketching process, revealing how ideas come alive through drawings and experiments. For anyone who loves seeing design unfold from concept to finished work, this collection is a true inspiration.
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