In the mid-1970s designer Takenobu Igarashi began a prolific, decade-long exploration into possibilities of three-dimensional typography. His first experiments with axonometric lettering appeared on magazine covers, posters and record sleeves taking influence from the avant-garde typography of the 1920s but rendered afresh as bold sculptural letterforms. Timeless, arresting and technically dazzling, Igarashi’s signature style demonstrates a mastery of three-dimensional type and perspective draftsmanship, refined long before the introduction of computers into the design industry.A to Z offers an exhaustive guide to Igarashi’s experiments with typography, featuring not only his celebrated print and physical works, many photographed specially for this publication,… Read more
In the mid-1970s designer Takenobu Igarashi began a prolific, decade-long exploration into possibilities of three-dimensional typography. His first experiments with axonometric lettering appeared on magazine covers, posters and record sleeves taking influence from the avant-garde typography of the 1920s but rendered afresh as bold sculptural letterforms. Timeless, arresting and technically dazzling, Igarashi’s signature style demonstrates a mastery of three-dimensional type and perspective draftsmanship, refined long before the introduction of computers into the design industry.
A to Z offers an exhaustive guide to Igarashi’s experiments with typography, featuring not only his celebrated print and physical works, many photographed specially for this publication, but also a first look, using never before seen archival work, at the plans, drawings and production drafts behind his iconic works. Spanning early print works, hand-drawn experiments, self-initiated sculptural pieces and high profile 3D identities for a range of international clients and institutions, A to Z is a long overdue overview of one of the most revered but least celebrated graphic designers of the 20th century.
Designer: Mori Design Inc. Size: 205x259mm Pages: 384 Publication: 2020 Binding: Casebound book
Takenobu Igarashi: A to Z
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