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People of Print

Innovative, Independent Design & Illustration

Andy Cooke author Marcroy Smith author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd

Published:2nd Feb '17

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An insider’s guide to the fresh, talented graphic designers, illustrators, printmakers and collectives that are at the heart of a creatively dynamic scene

An insider’s guide to the fresh, talented graphic designers, illustrators, printmakers and collectives that are at the heart of a burgeoning and creatively dynamic scene – independent, print-based design.Here is a an overview of the exceptional work produced and championed by over fifty of the leading illustrators, printmakers and designers from the sphere of independent, print-based design. People of Print is split into three sections: Part 1 features essays by journalist Andrew Losowsky; Danielle Pender, curator at KK Outlet; and Lawrence Zeegen, Profess29or of Illustration at University of the Arts London. It includes interviews with Heretic, a London-based illustration and screen-printing studio, and Jeremy Leslie, Creative Director at magCulture; and a site visit to St Cuthberts Mill, a paper manufacturer in Somerset. Part 2 consists of profiles on such creatives as Brazilian illustrators Bicicleta Sem Freio, Melbourne-based screen-printers Dangerfork, Portland-based letterpress KeeganMeegan & Co., and New York-based design firm Sagmeister & Walsh. Part 3, the Directory, lists a wide selection of print-based websites.

'Detailing everything from the papermaking process, to essays on new technology … one thing’s for sure - print is still very much alive and kicking' - Dazed Digital
'People of Print have steered clear of Photoshopped blandness and stuck with glorious handmade imperfection' - Guardian Online
'Visually stimulating ... will make you too want to try your hand at becoming a person of print' - Aesthetica

ISBN: 9780500293140

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1620g

336 pages