New Ornamental Type: Decorative Lettering in the Digital Age

by Steven Heller and Gail Anderson

Expressive lettering and illustrated words: here is a kaleidoscope of highly animated text and type from a broad spectrum of styles and effects. Psychedelia, Hip-Hop, Gothic, flowers, smoke, hair, electricity, and monuments are just a few of the creative allusions for the dramatic and intricate examples inspired by nature, history, and just about anything that is visually provocative.

Beginning with an historical overview of ornamental type...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500515026
• ISBN13: 9780500515020
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 10.2" x 10.1"