Design Humor The Art of Graphic Wit

Name: Design Humor The Art of Graphic Wit
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ISBN: 9781581152463

ISBN-10: 1581152469

ISBN-13: 9781581152463

Edition: 2002

Authors: Steven Heller

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From the first satiric cave drawings to the quirky humour of Push Pin studios, this text is an exploration of what makes wit and humour such important tools in graphic design. It compiles some of the most clever, ironic and acerbic pieces from annuals, exhibitions and designers' draws.

Book details

List price: $21.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/1/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 6.75" wide x 10.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English

Steven Heller is senior Art Director for the New York Times & author of over seventy books on art, culture, & design. He lives in New York City.



Dedication


Acknowledgments


Preface: Get a Grip!


Introduction: What's So Funny About Graphic Design?



Anatomy of Wit



Play at Work



Puns and the Language of Visual Wit



Deja Vu All Over Again



Typeplay



Why Humor?


Postscript: A Couple of (Actually, Three) Designers Talkin' 'Bout Humor


Index