London Street Signs: A visual history of London's street nameplates by Alistair

Description: London Street Signs by Alistair Hall Graphic designer Alistair Fair explores some of the stories and artistry behind London street signs, journeying into the shaded corners of our collective history to uncover the unassuming treasures that tell us where we are and where we have come from. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description All across this magnificent metropolis of ours you can find a remarkable public archive of lettering - Londons street nameplates. A unique collection of styles and forms that stretches back to the 17th century, these little labels hide in plain sight - we use their information daily, but too often fail to really notice them. And they arent just visual anchors, telling us where we are; but temporal anchors too, telling us where weve come from.Documenting the street signs that are most visible today - the most significant, the most beautiful, the most curious - from enamel plates to incised lettering, from the simplest cast iron signs to gloriously ornamental architectural plaques, London Street Signs is a visual record of this shaded corner of our collective history.This book also uncovers some of the stories behind these generally unassuming treasures, revealing where they themselves came from, before being affixed to brick or stone for decades to come. From the iconic nameplates of the City of Westminster to the stunning tiled signs of Hampstead, from the revival nameplates of Lambeth to the ghost signs of the no-longer existent NE postal district, this is a journey through the history of a great metropolis. Author Biography Alistair Hall is co-founder and art director of childrens literacy charity Ministry of Stories and its fantastical shop, Hoxton Street Monster Supplies. In addition to running design studio We Made This, with projects including the Penguin Great Ideas series and clients such as London Cycling Campaign and the Crafts Council, Alistair also manages to find time to lecture in Graphic Design at The Cass and Typography at Central Saint Martins. Review Recommended for enthusiasts of London history and graphic design. * London Historians *[Halls] images, detailed captions and entertaining text made me look at street signs with a renewed aesthetic appreciation and curiosity. -- Catherine Croft * C20 Magazine *Riddled with fascinating stories, themes, and learnings that can be taken from them. … There is no doubt that London Street Signs is, and will remain, the definitive work on this very niche topic. * Better Letters *Mr Hall writes in an informative way about an unexpectedly fascinating topic * Times Literary Supplement * An absolute must for type fans – one of THE design books of the year * Daniel Benneworth * Review Quote Riddled with fascinating stories, themes, and learnings that can be taken from them. ... There is no doubt that London Street Signs is, and will remain, the definitive work on this very niche topic. -- Better Letters Description for Sales People An expertly curated collection of Londons street nameplates - from the curious to the ornate This book is a striking visual record of our collective history as part of a great metropolis Featuring text that uncovers some of the fascinating stories and histories behind these unassuming treasures Details ISBN1849946213 ISBN-10 1849946213 ISBN-13 9781849946216 Author Alistair Hall Pages 192 Format Hardcover Year 2020 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Language English Publication Date 2020-09-03 DEWEY 942.1 UK Release Date 2020-09-03 Illustrations Colour images throughout Subtitle A visual history of Londons street nameplates Audience General AU Release Date 2020-11-19 NZ Release Date 2020-11-19 Publisher Batsford Imprint Batsford 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:129576307;

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