Designage: The Art of the Decorative Sign
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Book Overview
A collection of over 300 photographs of storefront and other decorative signs taken in 23 countries, ranging from classic Roman, Victorian and German Gothic signs to Art Nouveau, Art Deco and contemporary signage such as neon. Chapters are organised by material used to make the signs and each photograph is accompanied by an information caption.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0811819620
ISBN13:9780811819626
Release Date:January 1998
Publisher:Chronicle Books (CA)
Length:130 Pages
Weight:1.17 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 8.0" x 8.9"
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Visual Sampler of Historic Signage
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Perfect for set designers and graphic designers who want to evoke a particular historic age from 1800 to 1940. Hundreds of colour photographs that capture not only the details of the letterforms but the texture of the material used to make the signs. With the painted signs, the flaking, fading, peeling and brushstrokes can bee seen. The book has been a source of ideas for redrawing letters to give that logotype just the right feeling and I have been encouraged to photograph any historic signs that I come across.
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