Retro Graphics

From 20s Deco to 70s Punk, retro styling is hugely popular in all forms of graphic expression. This visual sourcebook demystifies all the historical design styles, from the evergreen graphic styles of the 19th century to the 20th century’s Gothic Revival, Art Nouveau, Futurism, Cool Jazz, Pop Art and Post Modernism.

Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, a wide range of design modules explain where each style originated and how it was used at the time. Each style is broken down into its defining characteristics and every detail—from ornamentation to colours and letterforms—is analyzed and explained, making it easy for any contemporary designer and do-it-yourselfer to recreate it today. Included are easy-to-use colour palettes and font choices.

Jonathan Raimes started his graphic design career at Kelpra Studios in London in the early 1970s. He is director of Foundation Publishing & Print design company.

Chronicle Books
Available: 01/19/07
8.25 x 9.25 · 176 pages
978-0-8118-5508-2 CDN $27.95 · pb
.60 kg
 
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