The Revival of Letterpress and Handmade Type: Get Impressed

Letterpress, a Chinese invention from the 10th century consisting in the use of movable types and adopted in the Western Hemisphere about 1440, forever transformed communication and the way and speed at which information is spread, paving the way for the modern press. This book explores the rich history and intricate process of letterpress printing with a curated list of classic movable types arranged in style order, highlighting the beauty and craftsmanship of contemporary typography. A handbook and source of inspiration for type designers, letterpress enthusiasts, design students, and craft lovers alike, it explains the revival of classical letterpress and its widespread use with a modern aesthetics in different forms of art and design such as books, posters, customised stationary, name cards and letterheads, to name a few. Including biographies and exclusive interviews, it also introduces prominent letterpress designers, artists, type foundries, and institutions from around the world, making it a treasure trove for graphic designers, typographers, self-publishing authors, and small presses as well. The future of letterpress promises to be a long and colourful one. Readers are invited to join this fascinating revival and be inspired by the enduring charm of letterpress and handmade type. EAN: 9788419220776 Farbverschnitt: Generell werden die Bücher ohne Farbverschnitt geliefert, auch wenn die Abbildungen einen Farbverschnitt zeigen. Erscheinungsjahr: 01.05.2024 Produktform: Leinen, Gebunden Redaktion: Wang, Shaoqiang Seitenzahl/Blattzahl: 240 Abbildungen: 400 Keyword: Buchdruck; Buchstabe; Drucken; Druckerei; Drucktechniken; Handschrift; Lettering; Lettern; Schrift; Schriftgestaltung; Typografie; handgefertigte Typografie Fachschema: Buchkunst~Buchmalerei~Gebrauchsgrafik~Grafik / Gebrauchsgrafik~Design / Grafikdesign~Grafikdesign~Handlettering~Kalligrafie / Handlettering~Buchkunst / Illustration~Illustration - Illustrator~Architekt / Innenarchitekt~Innenarchitektur - Innenarchitekt~Absatz / Marketing~Marketing~Vermarktung~Papier / Basteln, Werken~Typografie~Werbung~Plakat - Poster~Werbung / Plakat Fachkategorie: Grafikdesign~Typografie und Schrift~Buchgestaltung, Plakatkunst Verlag: promopress, HOAKI BOOKS S.L. Länge: 252 mm Breite: 195 mm Höhe: 20 mm Gewicht: 774 gr Genre: Importe