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Alan Kitching : a life in letterpress / John L. Walters.

Title
Alan Kitching : a life in letterpress / John L. Walters.
Author
Walters, John L.,
Publication
London : Laurence King Publishing, 2016.

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Details

Additional Authors
Kitching, Alan, 1940-
Description
408 pages : chiefly illustrations (chiefly color); 29 cm
Summary
"This long-awaited monograph documents the work of world-renowned typographer, designer, and letterpress practitioner Alan Kitching. Spanning over fifty years, this lavish volume leads us from Kitching's first typographical experiments under the auspices of mentor Anthony Froshaug to his most iconic creations at The Typography Workshop. It covers his years designing alongside Derek Birdsall, as well as his time teaching letterpress at the Royal College of Art, and showcases his most colorful and expressive pieces, including his prolific work for The Guardian. Kitching's work hangs in private collections and galleries but it has also featured on everything from magazine and book covers, postage stamps and theater posters, to wine labels, billboards, and signage."--Publisher's website.
Alternative Title
Life in letterpress
Subject
  • Graphic design (Typography)
  • Kitching, Alan, 1940-
  • Letterpress printing
Note
  • Includes index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Beginnings -- The Watford years -- Freelance and Omnific -- Return to letterpress -- Celia Stothard, Cleaver Street and the Wrington types.
ISBN
  • 1780677723
  • 9781780677729
  • 9781780677743
  • 178067774X
  • 9781780677736
  • 1780677731