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CHARACTERS
CULTURAL STORIES REVEALED THROUGH TYPOGRAPHY |
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Stephen Banham, Rick Poynor (Foreword) |
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Hardback |
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£32.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0500500266 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780500500262 |
| Publisher: |
THAMES AND HUDSON (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 September, 2011 |
| Pages: |
272 |
| Synopsis: |
Type and signage surround us. They are part of our daily lives and the history of whichever city we happen to live in. Whether old or new, each sign has a story to tell. In "Characters", Stephen Banham has meticulously researched the signage and typography of a city to present an exuberant collection of quirky, poignant and often funny stories. They range from how a callout to mend a burnt fuse on a neon sign led to the discovery of over 100 musical instruments hidden away in a train station tower for 50 years to the sign that had to be removed for eliciting illegal gambling. From architecture and advertising to cultural history and much more, "Characters" is a book that will appeal to historians, designers and typophiles alike. Featuring a treasure trove of long overlooked examples, Banham reveals how typography is a rich form of cultural expression, redefining the way we look at our surroundings one letter at a time. You will never walk down the street in the same way again. |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations |
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Australia |
| Imprint: |
Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd |
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Returnable |
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