Signs of the Times
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Book Overview
Whimsical or informative, the signs photographed for this book are a visual explorer's delight. Recorded over decades by a typographer and designer who finds intriguing signs all over the world, the... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1888001119
ISBN13:9781888001112
Release Date:January 1996
Publisher:Watson-Guptill Publications
Length:224 Pages
Weight:1.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 7.2" x 11.9"
Customer Reviews
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Sign, sign, everywhere a sign
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Here's the most frequently asked question whenever I show people my vacation photos: "Why aren't there any people in your pictures?" That's because I spend most of my time and film photographing interesting painted, tiled, or neon signs. Klaus Schmidt's gorgeous and quirky collection of signs from around the world in his colorful photos puts my snapshots to shame however (which, I suppose, is why he's a professional photographer with a book contract, and I'm not!)Schmidt's beautiful full-color photographs of contemporary and historical signs take us around the world and through a history of cultures in their signage: street markers, pub signs, elaborate tombstones, gothic carvings, advertising placards, movie marquees, brilliant neon, and even common sights that aren't *completely* familiar (a McDonalds sign in Japanese). From famous (Checkpoint Charlie's "You are now leaving the American Sector") to the obscure (Morocco mailboxes) this is a quirky, entertaining, and beautifully designed collection, a wonderful book for photography fans, travel buffs, and anyone who is intrigued by the portrayal of culture through its most visible, yet often overlooked, public icons.
This book of Signs was GREAT!!!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book was a great way to learn about multiplicity signs around the world.Such as Germany, Japan, Puerto Rico, France and many others! Some signs that are shown are Weathered Road signs; the collage-like combinations of signs and posters on European kiosks; inscriptions on ancient gravestones; faded commercial signs painted on brick walls; and signage found on hotels, resturants, and theaters. The pictures were all very neat and well done and for anyone who has not looked at this GREAT book I suggest that you do right away!!!!
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