Advertising and Graphic Design

This book explores a unique iron-on blackletter typeface, anonymously created and influential across various subcultures for decades. With over 300 illustrations, it traces the typeface's journey from military and sports uniforms in the early 20th century to its prevalence in New York City's youth movements from the 1960s. The typeface adorned punks, rockers, street gangs, and more, influencing streetwear and high fashion. Contributions from experts in music, fashion, and typography examine its role in subcultural identity and the revival of analog typography.

This graphic design handbook provides a visually engaging overview of the field's history and theory over the last 150 years. Organized into sections on history, theory, practice, typography, and media, it covers a wide range of topics from Bauhaus to digital design and social media. The book offers foundational insights alongside modern tools and techniques, featuring illustrative examples, quotations, and reading suggestions. Ideal for both newcomers and experienced designers, it serves as a comprehensive source of both information and inspiration.

Aaris Sherin's textbook, designed for visual learners, covers essential graphic design topics for introductory courses. It discusses layout, narrative, semiotics, color, typography, production, and context, with examples spanning from packaging to motion graphics. The book includes practical exercises, 'dos and don'ts,' case studies, and a variety of works from international designers. This new edition expands on cultural sensitivity, digital design, and trend analysis, making it a comprehensive resource for students and educators alike.

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"Graphic Events" explores the dynamic life of graphics beyond their intended designs, delving into the often overlooked, spontaneous interactions they have in everyday environments. Edited by Dr. James Dyer, Nick Deakin, Professor Alex Coles, and Professor Johanna Drucker, this collection of essays and interviews challenges the conventional focus on design as the primary essence of graphics. By examining the unpredictable ways graphics age, are displaced, or fade in public spaces, the book argues for a greater appreciation of their 'live' presence and impact. It seeks to broaden the critical discourse around graphic design by acknowledging the complex life graphics lead once they leave the designer's hands, highlighting their unplanned and awkward existence in the world.