Fritz Kahn. Infographics Pioneer by Uta and Thilo von Debschitz (English) Hardco

Description: Fritz Kahn. Infographics Pioneer by Uta and Thilo von Debschitz, Thilo von Debschitz Natural science buffs, graphics professionals, and anyone interested in the visual expression of data will be fascinated by this tribute to Fritz Kahn, the German infographics pioneer. He demystified complex scientific ideas and his creative concepts have influenced generations of artists and designers through to today. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Fritz Kahn (1888-1968) was a German doctor, educator, popular science writer, and information graphics pioneer. Chased out of Germany by the Nazis, who banned and burned his books, Kahn emigrated to Palestine, then France, and finally the United States to continue his lifes work. In this new edition, TASCHEN celebrates Kahn as a creative genius, particularly adept at the visualization of complex scientific ideas. In such works as Man as Industrial Palace, we see how Kahn deployed vivid visual metaphors to demystify science and how his concepts have influenced generations of scientific illustrators, visual communications specialists, and infographic artists through to today. The book features more than 350 illustrations with extensive captions, three original texts by Fritz Kahn himself, a foreword by Steven Heller, and an essay about Kahns life and oeuvre. Author Biography Brother and sister Uta and Thilo von Debschitz have collaborated on several picture/text projects. They were awarded the 2009 German Photo Book Award for their first book, Frank Kunert. Topsy-Turvy World (Hatje Cantz Verlag) and in the same year they published their first book on Fritz Kahn. Uta von Debschitz was an architect until 2002, when she became a journalist focusing on culture and health. In 2010, she curated the exhibition of Fritz Kahns visual work at the Berlin Museum of Medical History and is currently doing a doctorate on Kahns visualizations at Berlin University of the Arts. Thilo von Debschitz worked as a designer and art director in international advertising and design agencies after completing his communication design studies. In 1997, he founded the creative agency Q in Wiesbaden, which has won many awards for its print and online media projects. Review Fascinating, ingenious and quite amazing illustrations which are certain to surprise anyone who sees them. * Esquire * Review Quote "Fascinating, ingenious and quite amazing illustrations which are certain to surprise anyone who sees them." Details ISBN3836590077 Series Gb Year 2022 ISBN-10 3836590077 ISBN-13 9783836590075 Format Hardcover Imprint Taschen GmbH Place of Publication Cologne Country of Publication Germany Pages 400 Publication Date 2022-09-16 UK Release Date 2022-09-16 Author Thilo von Debschitz Publisher Taschen GmbH Edition Description Multilingual edition DEWEY 502.22 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-01-24 Language English We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138243627;

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