Full Description
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 worldInsightful commentary from an all-star panel of ambigram luminariesIn-depth case studies illustrating the creation of ambigrams from start to finish
Contents
IntroductionA Word from the JudgesNikita ProkhorovJohn LangdonScott KimMaggie MacnabCheryl SavalaCase Studies1 / John Langdon - Syzygy2 / Cleber Faria - History3 / Daniel Dostal - Wishmaster4 / Elwin Gill - San Diego5 / Mark Palmer - Shark Attack6 / Nicholas Gilbert - Dirty/Clean 7 / Carl "COSM" Mehling - Tempt8 / Seb Lester - Heaven In Blazing Sunshine 9 / Martijn Slegers - Mystery Gift 10 / NAGFA - King Fisher11 / Clayton Mabey - John Langdon/Scott Kim12 / Jen Winklepleck - Unseen13 / Bastian Pinnenberg - Snapstar14 / Eugene Uymatiao - Turn of Phrase15 / Kai Hammond - AlphabetAmbigram ShowcaseTop Ten Ti ps for Creating AmbigramsResourcesCredits
