Books, Texts, and Design from Asia

Author: Kōhei Sugiura
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This book collects dialogues between the internationally renowned graphic designer and book designer Kōhei Sugiura and six prominent designers from China, Korea, and India—Lü Jingren, Huang Yongsong, An Sangsu, Jeong Byung-gyu, R.K. Joshi (R.K. Joshi), and Kirti Trivedi. The conversations explore the similarities and differences in the cultures of Eastern countries, as well as the relationship between books, typography, and design in Asia. Through their discussions, readers gain insights into these designers' reflections on their own cultures and typography, as well as their experiences in integrating these elements into practical design work. Accompanying the dialogues are selected works by Sugiura and the six designers, providing readers with the best examples of bridging theory and practice.