Bibliograph

Letterheads, typographic portraits, Maree Coote

Type

Label

Letterheads, typographic portraits, Maree Coote

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Letterheads

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1285076085

Responsibility statement

Maree Coote

Sub title

typographic portraits

Summary

What's in a name? Maree Coote reveals the missing link between word and image. This award-winning illustrator has developed her own graphic language of illustrative typography, making images of all kinds using only the letters of the subject's name and existing typefaces. This ambitious collection of fabulous faces includes punks, presidents, musos, muses, heroes and horrors, in a gathering of unforgettable humanity. Also includes an insight into the genesis of the 'Fontigram', the inspirations and working practices of the designer, and a smattering of type history for the aficionado. The result is a delight for lovers of typefaces, human faces and serendipity. "A kind of alphabetical sculpture - the missing link between word and image."

Target audience

adult

resource.variantTitle

Typographic portraits

Classification