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Bruno Munari (1907-1998) has been no doubt the most eclectic italian artist-designer. Since his very first experiences in the 30s among the artists of the Second Futurism, he always dedicated his creative activity to every form of “experimentation”, with a particular attention to the world of children and their games and toys. His works in the fields of painting,(...)
Munari's books
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Bruno Munari (1907-1998) has been no doubt the most eclectic italian artist-designer. Since his very first experiences in the 30s among the artists of the Second Futurism, he always dedicated his creative activity to every form of “experimentation”, with a particular attention to the world of children and their games and toys. His works in the fields of painting, sculpture, design, photography and didactics cross their languages and poetics following the path of his very personal inventiveness.
Book Design
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Ted Striphas argues that, although the production and propagation of books have undoubtedly entered a new phase, printed works are still very much a part of our everyday lives. With examples from trade journals, news media, films, advertisements, and a host of other commercial and scholarly materials, Striphas tells a story of modern publishing that proves, even in a(...)
The late age of print: everyday book culture from consumerism to control
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Ted Striphas argues that, although the production and propagation of books have undoubtedly entered a new phase, printed works are still very much a part of our everyday lives. With examples from trade journals, news media, films, advertisements, and a host of other commercial and scholarly materials, Striphas tells a story of modern publishing that proves, even in a rapidly digitizing world, books are anything but dead.
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This book is published on the occasion of the exhibition: The Architectural Uncanny, Marlene MacMallum at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College Art Gallery, 8 February to 24 March 2007 and at the Dalhousie Art Gallery, 11 January to 2 March 2008.
Marlene MacCallum: the architectural uncanny
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This book is published on the occasion of the exhibition: The Architectural Uncanny, Marlene MacMallum at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College Art Gallery, 8 February to 24 March 2007 and at the Dalhousie Art Gallery, 11 January to 2 March 2008.
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January 2008, Corner Brooks
Book Design
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In the late eighteenth century, the British took greater interest than ever before in observing and recording all aspects of the natural world. Travelers and colonists returning from far-flung lands provided dazzling accounts of such exotic creatures as elephants, baboons, and kangaroos. The engraver Thomas Bewick (1753–1828) harnessed this newfound interest by assembling(...)
A general history of quadrupeds
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In the late eighteenth century, the British took greater interest than ever before in observing and recording all aspects of the natural world. Travelers and colonists returning from far-flung lands provided dazzling accounts of such exotic creatures as elephants, baboons, and kangaroos. The engraver Thomas Bewick (1753–1828) harnessed this newfound interest by assembling the most comprehensive illustrated guide to nature of his day. "A General History of Quadrupeds", first published in 1790, showcases Bewick’s groundbreaking engraving techniques that allowed text and images to be published on the same page. From anteaters to zebras, armadillos to wolverines, this delightful volume features engravings of over four hundred animals alongside descriptions of their characteristics as scientifically understood at the time. Quadrupeds reaffirms Bewick’s place in history as an incomparable illustrator, one whose influence on natural history and book printing still endures today. With a new foreword by Yann Martel.
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Ceci n'est pas un livre vert
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Et si le monde du livre faisait enfin sa transition écologique ? Quand on est autrice, éditrice, graphiste, imprimeur, diffuseur, libraire ou bibliothécaire, comment transformer ses pratiques et convaincre ses collègues de s'y atteler? Ce livre propose d'abord un état des lieux des enjeux actuels de la filière, qu'il s'agisse de fabrication, de transport et de(...)
Ceci n'est pas un livre vert
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Et si le monde du livre faisait enfin sa transition écologique ? Quand on est autrice, éditrice, graphiste, imprimeur, diffuseur, libraire ou bibliothécaire, comment transformer ses pratiques et convaincre ses collègues de s'y atteler? Ce livre propose d'abord un état des lieux des enjeux actuels de la filière, qu'il s'agisse de fabrication, de transport et de commercialisation. Il décrit les limites d'une économie de l'offre, qui se noie dans la surproduction et concourt à la précarisation de celles et ceux qui la font vivre. Il n'évite pas les sujets qui fâchent, comme l'essor du marché du livre d'occasion, suspecté de nuire à l'édition et à la librairie, ou les déséquilibres dans le partage de la valeur entre les différents acteurs de la chaîne du livre.Ce livre est un plaidoyer en faveur de nouveaux équilibres économiques, qui se donne comme horizon la post-croissance, l'économie circulaire et la promotion de la lecture auprès de tous les publics. Il explore des pistes concrètes pour changer de modèle et décrit les nombreuses initiatives prises depuis quelques années par les acteurs du secteur.Ce livre est enfin une invitation à participer à l'essaimage de nouvelles idées et pratiques. S'il s'adresse aux professionnels et futurs professionnels du monde du livre, il intéressera également les lectrices et lecteurs soucieux de mieux comprendre les rouages et impasses du modèle actuel, afin d'imaginer les leviers pour le réinventer. Fruit d'un travail collectif, « Ceci n'est pas un livre vert » est en soi un terrain d'expérimentation. Il a été édité dans le souci d'optimiser son écoconception, de limiter l'extraction de ressources nécessaires à sa production, de favoriser sa circulation et de garantir un partage équitable des revenus générés par sa vente - autant de tentatives documentées dans ses pages.
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No-ISBN: On self-publishing
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A book about extraordinary books that deliberately withdraw from the international book trade; A register containing 1,800 recent publications printed on paper, circulating without an International Standard Book Number (ISBN). A catalogue of micro- and alternative fairs held on four continents, an outline of media history, and manifestos from current avant-garde artists(...)
No-ISBN: On self-publishing
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A book about extraordinary books that deliberately withdraw from the international book trade; A register containing 1,800 recent publications printed on paper, circulating without an International Standard Book Number (ISBN). A catalogue of micro- and alternative fairs held on four continents, an outline of media history, and manifestos from current avant-garde artists interspersed with texts on the international boom of artists’ books, written by active practitioners of self-publishing. This first, richly illustrated reader has been compiled by a team of editors uniting the areas of conceptual art, media theory, and cultural studies. It thus offers a navigational aid in the discovery of new, uncharted terrain.
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Beau Geste Press
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Le « catalogue dé-raisonné » de l'ensemble de la production imprimée de la maison d'édition indépendante Beau Geste Press, qui fédéra poètes visuels, néo-dadaïstes et artistes internationaux affiliés à la mouvance Fluxus entre 1971 et 1976. / The “catalogue dé-raisonné” of all the printed matter produced by the independent publishing house Beau Geste Press, that(...)
Beau Geste Press
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Le « catalogue dé-raisonné » de l'ensemble de la production imprimée de la maison d'édition indépendante Beau Geste Press, qui fédéra poètes visuels, néo-dadaïstes et artistes internationaux affiliés à la mouvance Fluxus entre 1971 et 1976. / The “catalogue dé-raisonné” of all the printed matter produced by the independent publishing house Beau Geste Press, that federated visual poets, neo-Dadaists and international artists affiliated with the Fluxus movement from 1971 to 1976.
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A book on books
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From scrolls and sheets of papyrus to elaborate and expensive codices to the mass press-printed volumes as we know them today, books have come a long way since writing was first developed. Although digital technology has impacted how we consume information over the last few decades, book design has survived as a means of showcasing creativity and craftsmanship, as books(...)
A book on books
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From scrolls and sheets of papyrus to elaborate and expensive codices to the mass press-printed volumes as we know them today, books have come a long way since writing was first developed. Although digital technology has impacted how we consume information over the last few decades, book design has survived as a means of showcasing creativity and craftsmanship, as books remain important sources of inspiration, knowledge, and entertainment. "A book on books" showcases some of the best book design work from all over the world in celebrating the designers’ contributions to preserving reading culture, as they continue to make books eye-catching and exciting to read or own. It also captures the voices of key influencers from publishing, printmaking, book fair organizing, and bookshop-owning standpoints, as they continue to play a crucial role in keeping the book-making industry alive and thriving even in the unknown future.
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La conception d’un livre suit-elle uniquement un processus logique et réfléchi ? Du choix d’une famille de caractères, et de son corps, à celui de la disposition des blocs de texte, le designer graphique et typographe suisse Jost Hochuli étudie le rôle décisif que joue l’instinct dans les différentes étapes de planification d’un ouvrage.
Un design de livre systématique ?
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La conception d’un livre suit-elle uniquement un processus logique et réfléchi ? Du choix d’une famille de caractères, et de son corps, à celui de la disposition des blocs de texte, le designer graphique et typographe suisse Jost Hochuli étudie le rôle décisif que joue l’instinct dans les différentes étapes de planification d’un ouvrage.
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'Library' is a collection of paintings by two of Canada’s most influential contemporary artists, Michael Dumontier and Neil Farber. From the simple premise of the book title comes a series of laugh-out-loud funny images. A collection of book covers adorned with titles painted in simple handwritten fonts are displayed on brightly colored hardboard. Each book forms part of(...)
Library: Michael Dumontier and Neil Farber
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'Library' is a collection of paintings by two of Canada’s most influential contemporary artists, Michael Dumontier and Neil Farber. From the simple premise of the book title comes a series of laugh-out-loud funny images. A collection of book covers adorned with titles painted in simple handwritten fonts are displayed on brightly colored hardboard. Each book forms part of an ongoing series Dumontier and Faber started in 2009.
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