Book description
Typography, when coupled with unbridled creativity,
craftsmanship, and obsession, can take the mesmerizing form of an
ambigram. Ambigrams are typographic designs that combine optical
illusion, symmetry, and visual perception. The resulting word or
phrase can be read in any number of orientations, viewpoints, or
directions.
Here is your master class in the art and craft of the ambigram!
Curated by graphic and ambigram designer Nikita Prokhorov, this
book offers a thorough introduction to the esoteric artistic
movement made popular by Dan Brown’s novel Angels &
Demons. You’ll find insightful introductions to the
ambigram from an allstar panel of design judges, including Scott
Kim, John Langdon, Maggie Macnab, Cheryl Savala, Jessica Hische,
Stefan G. Bucher, and Scot Morris. Next comes a series of case
studies that includes sketches and the thought process behind the
creation of some fascinating ambigrams. Finally, the showcase
section presents numerous curated artworks from ambigramists around
the world. Equipped with the expert techniques and inspiring
examples found in these pages, you’ll be ready to start
creating your own ambigrams!
Stunning showcase of ambigram artwork from around the world
Insightful commentary from an all-star panel of ambigram luminaries
In-depth case studies illustrating the creation of ambigrams from start to finish
Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication Page
- Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. A Word from the Judges
-
Chapter 2. Case Studies
- Case Study 1: John Langdon
- Case Study 2: Cleber Faria
- Case Study 3: Daniel Dostal
- Case Study 4: Elwin Gill
- Case Study 5: Mark Palmer
- Case Study 6: Nicholas Gilbert
- Case Study 7: Carl “COSM” Mehling
- Case Study 8: Seb Lester
- Case Study 9: Martijn Slegers
- Case Study 10: NAGFA
- Case Study 11: Clayton Mabey
- Case Study 12: Jen Winklepleck
- Case Study 13: Bastian Pinnenberg
- Case Study 14: Eugene Uymatiao
- Case Study 15: Kai Hammond
- Chapter 3. Ambigram Showcase
- Top Ten Tips for Creating Ambigrams
- Resources
- Credits
Product information
- Title: Ambigrams Revealed: A Graphic Designer‘s Guide To Creating Typographic Art Using Optical Illusions, Symmetry, and Visual Perception
- Author(s):
- Release date: March 2013
- Publisher(s): New Riders
- ISBN: 9780133086478
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