Ambigrams revealed

• Verfasst von: Prokhorov, Nikita [VerfasserIn]
• Titel: Ambigrams revealed
• Titelzusatz: a graphic designer's guide to creating typographic art using optical illusions, symmetry, and visual perception
• Verf.angabe: Nikita Prokhorov.
• Verlagsort: [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar]
• Verlag: New Riders
• E-Jahr: 2013
• Jahr: c2013
• Umfang: 1 online resource (1 v.)
• Illustrationen: ill.
• Fussnoten: Subtitle taken from copyright page. - Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (Safari, viewed June 11, 2013)
• ISBN: 978-0-13-308647-8
• ISBN: 0-13-308647-X
• Datenträger: Online-Ressource
• Sprache: eng
• Bibliogr. Hinweis: Erscheint auch als : Druck-Ausgabe
• Sach-SW: Calligraphy
• Sach-SW: Plays on words
• Sach-SW: Ambiguity
• Sach-SW: Optical illusions in art
• Sach-SW: Type and type-founding
• Sach-SW: Electronic books
• Sach-SW: Electronic books ; local
• K10plus-PPN: 168033686X
• K10plus-PPN:
  Universitätsbibliothek
• Lokale URL UB: Zum Volltext
• Lokale URL UB: Bibliothek der Medizinischen Fakultät Mannheim der Universität Heidelberg
• Bibliothek/Idn: UW / m3610127708
• Lokale URL Inst.: Zum Volltext

Abstract

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