Lewis Blackwell

A collection of images created by some of the world's leading nature photographers complement this journey through boreal forests, rainforests, ancient bristlecones, fresh-leaved seedlings, and among trees that are both scary and rare.

He was the enfant terrible of graphic design in the nineties. His tortured typography prompted a vocal camp of critics to accuse him of being flippant and of destroying the communicative basis of design. But now the techniques of David Carson (and those of his countless imitators) dominate advertising, design, the Web, and even motion pictures. With 35,000 copies of the original sold, this revised edition of The End of Print includes a striking new cover and first chapter that puts Carson's work in context. The rest is vintage Carson—cutting edge and explosive. The End of Print tracks his career from skateboard and surf magazines, to the landmark Beach Culture magazine and his groundbreaking grid-breaking work for Ray Gun, and finally to handling major corporate identity accounts. The End of Print marks a turning point in design that ushered in the look of today.

" “The dogs he captures in these pages are, by turns, soulful, expressive, and winsome—and all of them are stunning.” — Entertainment WeeklySince the wolf first snuck into the caves of our ancestors to take warmth from the fire, dogs have been man’s constant companion. Dogs , multi-award-winning photographer Tim Flach’s stunning follow-up to the critically acclaimed Equus , delves deep into the psyche of this enduring bond with Canis familiaris to present an exquisite study of “man’s best friend.”The images featured in Dogs promise to deliver one of the most appealing, popular, and exciting photographic tributes to dogs ever published. They This is the ultimate coffee table companion for any dog owner or dog lover, and the perfect gift for anyone whose best friend is man’s best friend.Praise for Dogs :“This book will appeal to all ages. I know this because it was lying around our house on Thanksgiving Day and everyone wanted a look at it—from college-age to senior citizen. They all oohed and aahed. If you’re a dog lover, or even a dog liker, it’s a keeper.” — The Christian Science Monitor“Featuring profiles of dozens of canines, Dogs is a divine collection of images that spotlights the endearing characteristics of different pooches, elevating them to divine status. Whether it’s a troubled-looking bloodhound or a demure dalmatian, Flach’s subjects establish a direct connection with the viewer, dog-lover or otherwise.” —Flavorwire.com "

Award-winning photographer Tim Flach has spent years inquiring into the essential bond we have with animals. Now he presents the culmination of a career-long endeavor, an extraordinary body of work in which each image is more striking and powerful than the last.Just as did Flach’s highly acclaimed previous books, Equus and Dogs, More than Human will amaze and inspire, in a constant affirmation of the animal, whether it be rare or common, powerful or defenseless, odd or majestic. The book showcases a menagerie of creatures—pandas, tigers, bats, lions, orangutans, cobras, bullfrogs, chimpanzees, wolves, porcupines, elephants, owls, armadillos, among many others—as they have never been seen before. Shedding light on Flach’s images will be an accessible collection of texts, written and edited by author Lewis Blackwell

The Life and Love of Cats takes us on an unforgettable journey—we travel from the homes of middle-America today, back to the demonized creatures hiding in the alleys of medieval Europe; from wild cousins on the plains of Africa to rare hybrid domestic breeds like the Savannah; and from fashionable show breeds to shelter cats lovingly rescued by volunteers. Starting with the earliest records of domestic cats 9,000 years ago in Africa and the Mediterranean and moving to the present, Lewis Blackwell weaves stories of one of humankind’s closest companions with a collection of more than 100 unforgettable images.Praise for The Life and Love of “Fabulous felines.” — People“As good as Blackwell's text is (and it's quite good—an approachable, informative, and appreciative study of cats of all breeds), the true appeal of the book is the stunning images.” — Publishers Weekly , starred review“Filled with gorgeous color photos of domestic and wild Russian blues, Siamese, lions, leopards, Bengal tigers and more.” —BookPage“A global tour of one of the world’s most popular animals.” — The Charlotte Observer“This is a gorgeous coffee table book” — dooce

2ndsight is the sequel to The End of Print , the first monograph on David Carson's work. Rather than simply being a collection of the work produced since the first book was published, however, 2ndsight is a sequel in the true sense of the word. While The End of Print showed the world Carson's radical new approach, his rejection of the traditional 'rules' of communication, 2ndsight examines the creative process behind the work, and considers the broader implications of his intuitive approach to graphic design. Intuition is central to the book's thesis, and its meaning and influence is explored both in Lewis Blackwell's writing and in the evocative texts by leading designers and thinkers interspersed throughout the book.As well as presenting Carson's commercial work-- his latest ideas in advertising, magazine and book design, web sites, film and video-- 2ndsight examines work inspired by exhibitions, talks, and workshops. The student workshops Carson conducts in design colleges around the world throw particular light on his creative process. The workings of these sessions are their chief aim being not to teach computer skills or encourage participants to mimic the master, but to help them find their own voice. Collages put together by Carson of selected work pay tribute to the thousands of designers who have taken part.Finally, a conversation between Blackwell and Carson probes Carson's working methods-- his collage technique of using two or more files at once on screen; of working in black and white; of moving to and from the computer, printing out each stage of a design before developing it further; his experimentation with the balance of type and image. Above all, his respect for intuition and his conviction that it is the key to truly individual graphic expression.

Showcasing cutting-edge underwater photography from the world’s leading marine and nature photographers, The Life & Love of the Sea is a breathtaking visual tour of the ocean’s great diversity. Readers will experience land meeting sea with images of dramatic coastlines, barrier reefs, and island chains, as well as the spectacular power of the ocean through a stunning collection of wave photographs. Offering an extensive survey of the ocean’s many fascinating inhabitants, Blackwell presents incredible images of everything from whales to manta rays to seals to endless schools of fish to the creatures that reside in the deepest recesses of the ocean floor. The book also makes available bonus footage via a scannable QR code from multi-award- winning underwater cameraman Steven Hathaway.

An updated and expanded edition of a classic book on 20th-century graphic designTwentieth-Century Type surveys the significant issues that have shaped the history and evolution of typography and graphic design, showing how current typographic trends are part of a continuously changing movement that can be plotted through the decades. Generously illustrated with over three hundred examples—more than two hundred of which are in color—the book charts significant topics including the arrival of mass-production; the birth of the art director; the appearance of the grid (and its subsequent rejection); the coming of non-print media; and the launch of the Macintosh computer and its ushering in of a new generation of designers enfranchised by digital technology.This revised edition of a fundamental work brings the story up to date with new text and images covering type on screen and, in particular, type for the internet. Combining an assessment of the culture of experimentation in contemporary typographic design alongside a clear presentation of the field’s historical context, the book is an informed and accessible source for all students of design and for designers needing an expert overview of typography.

There are no places on Earth more mysterious, complex, and unknown than tropical rainforests. Combining stunning photographs by the world’s leading nature photographers—including new work by Tim Flach—with an inspiring text by award-winning author Lewis Blackwell, Rainforest opens our minds to the breathtaking beauty of these remarkable ecosystems, with their verdant plant life and diverse animal species. Swooping from aerial to macro perspectives, the book captures the world’s most fascinating landscapes at all scales, from a vast sleeping forest cloaked in morning mist to the brilliant iridescent flicker of a butterfly’s wing.

Through the extraordinary images and insights of the world's master photographers, Photo wisdom explores the richness of contemporary photographic practice. Photo wisdom features commentaries from original interviews with world-leading photographers alongside exquisite reproductions of key images chosen by the artists themselves.The result is an unprecedented collection of 200 images showcasing each master photographer's work and their unique voice. Photo wisdom will support a project with award-winning charity PhotoVoice (www.photovoice.com) to help children in rural Afghanistan express their concerns, and grasp opportunities through photography.

Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one is a life diminished. Dogs live with us in a way that no other creature does. Their contribution to our history has enabled us to be where we are today. It’s a connection that can even have depths beyond those we have with our own species.For all dog lovers, The Life and Love of Dogs offers hundreds of incredible images by acclaimed photogra­phers from around the world. A textual exploration of our unique relationship with dogs—including a surprising analysis of the qualities that make a dog attractive in our eyes, a detailed look at how the breeds we see today are a product of our own needs and desires, and more—it sheds original light on this great love affair.

The latest in the popular Life & Love Of series by Lewis Blackwell Showcasing the work of the world’s leading nature photographers, The Life & Love of the Forest is a breathtaking visual tour of our most remarkable woodlands. Author Lewis Blackwell takes us on an extraordinary journey with essays and deep captions that explore the science and incredible histories of everything from seedlings, thickets, and underbrush to the extraordinary trees themselves. Capturing the beauty of these vibrant, fascinating landscapes, this book celebrates the spectacular power of forests around the world.

"Edward Fella, a former commercial artist, creates posters that break every known rule of typographic convention and designer good taste," says Rick Poynor. Ellen Lupton has written, "In Fella's work, the unfettered mind of a Dada/Fluxus hippie confronts the dextrous hand of a traditional commercial artist." Bruce Mau calls him "brilliant." Peter Hall says Ed Fella is "an agitator, an experimentalist, an educator, and an inspiration to a new generation of type designers" and says his "anti-slick, rule-breaking designs" are "eccentric to the point of being impossible to imitate." Clearly everyone agrees that Ed Fella is one of the most daring and extreme graphic designers in America today.Famous for his obsessive hand-drawn alphabets and glyphs, Fella creates work with the power and spontaneity of raw art that nonetheless is born from a great knowledge of the theory and technique of typography and graphics. As Rick Poynor says, "Fella doesn't so much take his line for a walk as force-feed it hallucinogens and release it babbling on to the page." This first book on Fella, designed by Lorraine Wild, contains numerous examples of the designer's work, including his radical typeface designs, which have been described as "spun, tilted, stretched, sliced, fractured, drawn as if with a broken nib, and set loose among fields of ink-blotter doodles and networks of rules." This title also features Fella's collection of Polaroid snapshots of the signs and symbols he sees on the streets. These photos, taken over a period of many years, serve as a record of vernacular architecture around the world as well as inspiration for Fella's own designs. The result is a book which will appeal to all designers and art directors, whether their love is photography or fonts, art direction or art.

This substantially revised edition of Lewis Blackwell's classic study provides an up-to-date, decade-by-decade analysis of the issues that have shaped the history and development of typographic design. The book provides an informed and accessible guide to the typography of the twentieth century and the key questions that are shaping contemporary graphic practice.Subjects include the arrival of mass production, the development of the grid, the arrival of new media forms, and the role the launch of the Macintosh played in fostering a new generation of designers enfranchised by digital technology. Beyond the twentieth century, the digital sphere has grown exponentially, placing typographic decisions in the hands of ever more users of computers, smartphones, e-readers, and tablets. Blackwell discusses the strains this has placed on type, the fresh questions it has asked, and the way the forms of letters are evolving in response.

Soon reveals the inner workings of leading advertisers and creative thinkers from around the globe when asked to create advertising for brands that will answer the needs of society in the future. Each project is meant to provoke, stimulate and inform with narratives, images and objects developed around issues like a synthetic drug that provides the benefits of eight hours of sleep in sixty minutes. Or "solid state" wired clothing that plays music, links to the web, and projects messaging onto sunglasses. It's a fascinating study, an exciting challenge and compelling read--just what the brave new world needs.

A guide to typography which explores and explains the creative trends of typography from 1900 to the present day. The significant issues that have shaped the history of typography and graphic design are evaluated. Also shows how current typographic trends are part of a continuum of change that can be plotted through the decades.

Dans Chats extraordinaires, Lewis Blackwell nous présente un regard unique et magnifique sur l’un des plus fidèles compagnons de l’homme, le chat. Pour cela, il remonte aux origines (il y a plus de 9 000 ans) du lien qui l’unit à l’homme en retraçant son histoire à travers les civilisations et les âges, l’auteur explore et explique la vie et le quotidien des chats, des animaux la fois indépendants et fidèles, sauvages et domestiques qui ont su séduire les hommes depuis l’antiquité. Pourtant l’aura de mystère qui les entoure suscite encore bien des questionnements auxquels sur Micetto nous essayons de répondre. Ce livre est illustré de magnifiques clichés des plus grands photographes du monde.A travers 9 chapitres thématiques, Lewis Blackwell rend hommage avec une éblouissante sélection de photographies de cet extraordinaire compagnon de l’homme. Ces 9 chapitres thématiques sont traités sur le modèle des 9 vies que l’on attribue aux chats. Un livre qui nous aide à lever le voile sur la relation particulière que le chat entretien avec l’homme. Un très beau livre même si il est sorti il y a environ 2 ans.Les commentaires sur Amazon de personnes l’ayant acheté sont significatifs de l'enthousiasme qu'il suscite. Nous laissons donc la parole à ces lecteurs dont quasiment aucun ne regrette son acquisition jugez en vous-même :« Superbe ouvrage, ce livre change de ce que l'on a pu voir et revoir. On aperçoit différents aspects des chats, et pour moi qui suis une véritable fan de chats, c'est un bonheur! Les photos sont grandioses et très touchantes! (Des "ooooh" et des "aaaaah" sortent de ma bouche à chaque page!) »Un autre lecteur déclare « Vous êtes fous des chats et vous voulez que leur vision du monde soit captée à travers des photographies magnifiques ?... Ce livre est pour vous »Un troisième souligne : « la description m'avait mis l'eau à la bouche - la découverte du livre confirme les attentes. Je n'ai eu que le temps de regarder les photos, mais déjà là il y a bien des surprises. Des images inattendues souvent et d'une grande beauté. Avertissement aux adeptes: ce livre prendra une place d'honneur dans votre bibliothèque »Un quatrième va jusqu’a écrire : visuellement et qualitativement, ce livre est sans aucuns doutes l'un des plus beaux qu'il m'ait été donné d'acquérir. La qualité du papier et de l'impression s'avèrent parfaitement au diapason du talent de l'auteur des photos mais également de ses modèles et quels modèles ! Parmi les plus belles créations de la nature, les chats sont ici encore magnifiés par l'œil visiblement amoureux du photographe. On se surprend à désirer passer ses doigts dans ces douces fourrures, à agiter un ruban sous ces museaux frémissants. On a surtout l'envie irrépressible d'aller attraper son propre chat et de partager avec lui, un peu de l'amour qui émane de cette œuvre d'art cartonnée. Merci à l'auteur !"

Twentieth-Century Type surveys the significant issues that have shaped the history and evolution of typography and graphic design, showing how current typographic trends are part of a continuously changing movement that can be plotted through the decades. Generously illustrated with over three hundred examples-more than two hundred of which are in color-the book charts significant topics including the arrival of mass-production; the birth of the art director; the appearance of the grid (and its subsequent rejection); the coming of non-print media; and the launch of the Macintosh computer and its ushering in of a new generation of designers enfranchised by digital technology. This revised edition of a fundamental work brings the story up to date with new text and images covering type on screen and, in particular, type for the internet. Combining an assessment of the culture of experimentation in contemporary typographic design alongside a clear presentation of the field's historical context, the book is an informed and accessible source for all students of design and for designers needing an expert overview of typography.

Un voyage magique et poétique au pays des arbres raconté par un grand auteur contemporain. La force de la nature exposée en 224 pages au travers de photos époustouflantes. Grands et majestueux, rouges, jaunes, bruns ou verts, familiers ou aux formes mystérieuses et aux accents fantastiques, les arbres fascinent Lewis Blackwell qui nous fait partager sa passion et sa vision originale du règne végétal. Par jeu de lumière ou jeu d’angle, on redécouvre chaque type de feuillu, y compris ceux qui semblent n’avoir plus de secrets à nos yeux. Mais ce sont aussi des arbres aux formes singulières qui sont présentés par l’auteur dans des pages baignées d’une atmosphère fantastique. Gros plans et vues aériennes rivalisent pour mieux exprimer la fascinante beauté des arbres.

Twentieth-Century Type surveys the significant issues that have shaped the history and evolution of typography and graphic design, showing how current typographic trends are part of a continuously changing movement that can be plotted through the decades. Generously illustrated with over three hundred examples—more than two hundred of which are in color—the book charts significant topics including the arrival of mass-production; the birth of the art director; the appearance of the grid (and its subsequent rejection); the coming of non-print media; and the launch of the Macintosh computer and its ushering in of a new generation of designers enfranchised by digital technology. This revised edition of a fundamental work brings the story up to date with new text and images covering type on screen and, in particular, type for the internet. Combining an assessment of the culture of experimentation in contemporary typographic design alongside a clear presentation of the field’s historical context, the book is an informed and accessible source for all students of design and for designers needing an expert overview of typography.

The review of commercial and institutional interiors

路易斯·布莱克威尔著的《百年字记(20世纪以来西文字体设计)》以十年为单位，对20世纪西文字体的设计历史以及字体设计中的种种问题进行了分析。书中讲述了当今字体设计的各种趋势，这些趋势就是在这一个又一个十年中可见的一种连续变化。本书配有300多幅插图，对现代字体设计行业中先驱性的设计试验进行了评价，并配有简洁的历史背景介绍。全书用通俗易懂的语言，使设计师、学生读者得以了解20世纪西文字体设计的发展以及字体设计在未来实践中所要遇到的各种关键问题。