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In a world where screen-based graphics and digital design dominate the mainstream, an international community of independent designers has embraced traditional printmaking techniques to create some of the most innovative graphics ever. The authors have brought together the work of more than forty-five of the hottest designers, illustrators, and collectives currently committed to the tactility, materiality, and visible craft of print, alongside the gallerists and promoters who are key figures in this creative scene. A dazzling array of work is presented, made to adorn paper, posters, flyers, packaging, fanzines, self-published books, textiles and fashion, and exhibition design, accompanied by profiles of each printer, in-depth interviews, information on innovative design techniques, and a comprehensive reference section. With a broad range of designers from the United States, Brazil, Denmark, Germany, France, Spain, Singapore, and beyond, this is an essential and inspirational resource for graphic designers and illustrators as well as anyone who appreciates that print is the future
"In a world where screen-based graphics and digital design dominate the mainstream, an international community of independent designers has embraced traditional printmaking techniques to create some of the most innovative graphics ever. For People of Print, Marcroy Smith, founder of the website Marcroy, and Andy Cooke, his longtime collaborator, have brought together the work of more than forty-five of the hottest designers, illustrators, and collectives currently committed to the tactility, materiality, and visible craft of print, alongside the gallerists and promoters who are key figures in this creative scene. A dazzling array of work is presented, made to adorn paper, posters, flyers, packaging, fanzines, self-published books, textiles and fashion, and exhibition design, accompanied by profiles of each printer, in-depth interviews, information on innovative design techniques, and a comprehensive reference section. With a broad range of designers from the United States, Brazil, Denmark, Germany, France, Spain, Singapore, and beyond, People of Print will be an essential and inspirational resource for graphic designers and illustrators as well as anyone who appreciates that print is the future."--Publisher's summary
Part 1: Essays, interviews, visits. Marcroy Smith : the story of Pop ; Danielle Pender : print is dead! Long live print! ; Andrew Losowsky : get your fix ; Lawrence Zeegen : a life in print ; Interview : Heretic ; Visit : St. Cuthbert's Mill ; Interview : magCulture -- Part 2: Features. Age of reason ; And Atelier ; Anthony Burrill ; Ben Rider ; Bicicleta Sem Freio ; Broken Fingaz Crew ; Build ; Carnovsky ; Corrupiola ; Dangerfork ; Dolly Demoratti ; Erik Kessels ; Fatherless ; Fellesverkstedet ; The Fingersmith Letterpress ; Frenchfourch ; Gfeller + Hellsgård ; GrandArmy ; Hey ; The Hungry Workshop ; Jim O'Raw ; Jon Burgerman ; Kayrock ; KeeganMeegan & Co. ; Killer Acid ; KOPIJ ; LE GUN ; Les Tontons Racleurs ; Marcus Irwin ; Michael Willis ; Mike Perry ; Mojoko ; New North Press ; Poster Child Prints ; Prensa La Libertad ; Print Club Boston ; Print Liberation ; Pure Evil ; Sagmeister & Walsh ; Seetal Solanki ; Seripop ; Sonnenzimmer ; Studio Mothership ; Team Print Shop ; Tugboat Printshop