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Words and Buildings: The Art and Practice of Public Lettering
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Whitney Library of Design, 1980
ISBN 10 : 0823074870
ISBN 13 : 9780823074877
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Vendeur : Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Etats-Unis
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Etat : Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. N° de réf. du vendeur E12Q-00867
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EUR 35,74
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Words and Buildings: The Art and Practice of Publi
Edité par
Whitney Library of Design, 1980
ISBN 10 : 0823074870
ISBN 13 : 9780823074877
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Couverture rigide
Vendeur : Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
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Etat : Very Good. N° de réf. du vendeur FORT948165
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Words and Buildings: The Art and Practice of Public Lettering
ISBN 10 : 0823074870
ISBN 13 : 9780823074877
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Vendeur : Epilonian Books, Manhattan Beach, CA, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : good. Whitney Library of Design; Architectural Press, New York and London, [Published date: 1980]. Hardcover with dust jacket, 191 pp; 29 cm. First edition. Illustrated throughout with numerous black and white photographic reproductions of architectural lettering, inscriptions, signage, and typographic applications in built environments. In very good condition with good+ dust jacket. Black cloth covered boards with gilt lettering on spine; light edge and surface wear to covers and corners; binding firm. Previous owner's stamp on front free endpaper; otherwise pages are unmarked with light toning to edges. Dust jacket has light bumping and creasing to edges and mild surface wear; fading and discoloration to paper over spine; not price clipped; now in an archival quality removable Brodart cover. Comprehensive study of architectural lettering and environmental graphics by British designer Jock Kinneir (1917-1994), known for his work on British road signage systems. Examines the historical development of written forms in architectural contexts and their functional and visual roles in public space; traces the evolution of alphabets from ancient inscriptions through modern signage, and analyzes criteria for effective communication including legibility, expressiveness, and spatial integration; explores practical applications such as relief lettering, illuminated signage, and three-dimensional letterforms, illustrated with examples from historical monuments, commercial signage, and contemporary architectural design. Contents include: Background: Communication codes; Importance and early development of the alphabet; Influence of handwriting; Technical influences; Recent developments; Criteria: Expressiveness; Legibility; Conspicuity; Letter design; Word design; Space design; Practice: Flush lettering; Relief lettering; Three-dimensional lettering; Illuminated lettering; Integral lettering; Adjacent lettering; Mise-en-scene: Remarkable lettering; The next chapter; Notes and bibliography; Index. N° de réf. du vendeur 20260315015
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Words & Buildings: The Art & Practice of Architectural Graphics
Edité par
Whitney Library of Design, 1980
ISBN 10 : 0823074870
ISBN 13 : 9780823074877
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Vendeur : Timshala Books, Olathe, KS, Etats-Unis
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Hardcover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. N° de réf. du vendeur 100000610
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EUR 36,93
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