The Colour Code by Paul Simpson
A kaleidoscopic compendium of colour cultures and meanings that will change the way you see the spectrum.
Such funAn illuminating story for every stitch in your wardrobe and pigment on your wall -- Simon Garfield, author * Just My Type *
Fun ... If you want to know about football strips or national flags, why fire engines are red, why the Pope wears white or why the leader of the Tour de France has a yellow jersey you'll find the answer here -- Honor Clerk * Spectator *
An entertaining, surprisingly informative piece of work that might even change the way we see the things around us -- Derek Parker * Weekend Australian *
Fun ... If you want to know about football strips or national flags, why fire engines are red, why the Pope wears white or why the leader of the Tour de France has a yellow jersey you'll find the answer here -- Honor Clerk * Spectator *
An entertaining, surprisingly informative piece of work that might even change the way we see the things around us -- Derek Parker * Weekend Australian *
Paul Simpson writes on culture. An award-winning journalist, he launched the football magazine, FourFourTwo, has edited the Design Council magazine, and has written for the Financial Times, Campaign and Wanderlust. His previous books include works on cult movies, Elvis Presley and J.R.R. Tolkien. He has been fascinated by colour since buying a yellow suit and being told he couldn't wear it in the office.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781781256268 |
| ISBN 10 | 1781256268 |
| Title | The Colour Code |
| Author | Paul Simpson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2021-10-07 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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