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      Editors: R. Klanten, H. Hellige

      Impressive

      April 2011 | English | 24 x 30 cm | 240 Pages | full color |
      softcover
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Inspired by the challenge of hands-on tweaks and unpredictable results as well as the tactile qualities of different inks, papers, and binding techniques, today’s creatives are rediscovering old-fashioned printing methods and crafts.
Impressive is a topical exploration of the interplay between current trends in graphic design and traditional handiwork such as letterpress printing, hand-cut linotype, chiselled woodblocks, and embossing. In addition to a rich selection of invitations, business cards, stationery, posters, and other material printed by hand, it offers personal insights from designers who are using old-fashioned techniques to create cutting-edge work.

手作業による微調整や予測のできない効果、種類の異なるインクや紙の感触、製本技術など、昔ならではの印刷方法と技術が現代のクリエーターの間で再注目されている。本書『Impressive』は現在のグラフィックデザインのトレンドと、活版印刷、手彫りのライノタイプ、木版、エンボスなどの伝統的な手工芸との相互作用を項目ごとに探求した一冊だ。種類豊富に選び抜かれた、招待状、名刺、文房具、ポスター、手動で印刷された様々な素材の作品例に加え、古い技術を使って最先端の作品を生み出すデザイナー達の思考も紹介している。
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