David Jury

Graphic Design before Graphic Designers: The Printer as Designer and Craftsman 1700 - 1914

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ISBN 13:: 9780500516461
author:: David Jury
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Thames & Hudson
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 312
Dimensions:: 2 x 0.3 x 3 cm
Genre:: Art, Architecture & Photography, Design Studies, Graphic Design
Condition:: New
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The Printer as Designer and Craftsman: 1700-1914 A comprehensive history of printing from 1700 to 1914, this book reveals the true origins of graphic design. Contrary to popular belief, it was not the "noble presses" of the Arts and Crafts movement that pioneered graphic design, but rather the skilled printers who produced handbills, posters, catalogues, advertisements, and labels in the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries. Through original research and a wealth of delightful examples, David Jury explores how these "jobbing" printers developed the skills, craft, and intelligence necessary to create visually stunning printed materials. The book charts the evolution of print into graphic design, making it a fascinating read for designers, historians, and collectors alike. With its unique perspective on the history of printing, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the origins of graphic design.

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