London Street Signs by Alistair Hall
Graphic designer Alistair Fair explores some of the stories and artistry behind London street signs, journeying into the shaded corners of our collective history to uncover the unassuming treasures that tell us where we are and where we have come from.'Recommended for enthusiasts of London history and graphic design'
* London Historians *'[Hall’s] images, detailed captions and entertaining text made me look at street signs with a renewed aesthetic appreciation and curiosity.'
-- Catherine Croft * C20 Magazine *'Riddled with fascinating stories, themes, and learnings that can be taken from them. … There is no doubt that London Street Signs is, and will remain, the definitive work on this very niche topic.'
* Better Letters *'Mr Hall writes in an informative way about an unexpectedly fascinating topic'
* Times Literary Supplement *'An absolute must for type fans – one of THE design books of the year'
* Daniel Benneworth *
Alistair Hall is co-founder and art director of children’s literacy charity Ministry of Stories and its fantastical shop, Hoxton Street Monster Supplies. In addition to running design studio We Made This, with projects including the Penguin Great Ideas series and clients such as London Cycling Campaign and the Crafts Council, Alistair also manages to find time to lecture in Graphic Design at The Cass and Typography at Central Saint Martins.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781849946216 |
| ISBN 10 | 1849946213 |
| Title | London Street Signs |
| Author | Alistair Hall |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Batsford Ltd |
| Year published | 2020-09-03 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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