Shadow Type

Shadow Type
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Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 0500291233
ISBN-13 : 9780500291238
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Shadow Type by : Steven Heller

Download or read book Shadow Type written by Steven Heller and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bold, monumental, atmospheric, architectural letters with relief and shadow define great periods of confidence and optimism. Shadows add intrigue and spectacle to otherwise mundane words. And theyre back in style. Drawn from a particularly rich period in the history of shadow type, from the 19th to the mid-20th century, this is the first compilation of popular, rare and forgotten three-dimensional letters from Germany, France, Britain, Italy and the United States, where the best examples were produced. Presented in compact form, with examples from some 300 sources compiled by the leading historian of graphic design, this lively publication, packed full of typographic ideas for any purpose, will amuse, enchant and inspire anyone aiming to impart depth to their design.


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