9780823074877 - words and buildings: the art and practice of public lettering de jock-kinneir (5 resultados)
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Librería: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Estados Unidos de AmericaThriftBooks-Atlanta
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EUR 31,16
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Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
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Librería: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, CanadaRussell Books
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EUR 17,82
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Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good.
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Librería: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Estados Unidos de AmericaWonder Book
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EUR 35,74
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Condición: 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.
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Editorial: Whitney Library of Design; Architectural Press, New York and London, 1980
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Librería: Epilonian Books, Manhattan Beach, CA, Estados Unidos de AmericaEpilonian Books
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Condición: Usado - Bueno
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Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: 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, insc…riptions, 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.
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Librería: Timshala Books, Olathe, KS, Estados Unidos de AmericaTimshala Books
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EUR 35,65
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Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New.
