Typoholic

by Victionary (Editor)

Type aficionados belong to one of the most fervent and fanatical subsets of the creative world, championing designers who pull inspiration from a variety of disciplines in order to create their own unique characters. No longer solely relegated to the confines of print, today's typefaces often leap off the page to write their own stories, providing some of the most thrilling and innovative expressions of our alphabet ever created in three glorious dimensions. Typoholic collects a sampling of the most recent trends and developments in type design by designers who utilize such diverse mediums as illustration, craft, fashion, photography and performing arts to manifest their designs whether for branding, editorial, product, promotional or installation based applications. Includes an introductory section showcasing more than 40 brand new type families.

Genres: Design

272 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2012

About the author

viction:ary is the publishing brand of leading publisher viction workshop ltd, founded by Victor Cheung in 2001. Sitting at the heart of Asia, viction:ary books specialise in visual arts and design, and connect visions and inspirations from the West and the East. With focuses on graphic design, illustrations, fashion, architecture, product design and contemporary art projects, our radar observes global designs that essentially present strong, original concepts and graphical approaches. Through creative collaborations and innovations in publishing, we capture
what’s up and who’s next in the creative realm and propose multidimensional angles to rethink and review design.
Persistently pushing the boundaries, viction:ary’s commitment
to quality in editorial direction and book design is widely recognised by the industry and international media. With
heaps of successful publications under our belt, we continue
to give ourselves to elevate visual experiences and inspire readers inside and outside the industry, wherever they dwell in the world.

Reviews

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

That was seriously interesting, loved the pictures and seeing how all this people did everything with such a deep care.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ideas for creating text, really nice photos :)