Takenobu Igarashi A-Z

Takenobu Igarashi A-ZIn the mid 1970s, designer Takenobu Igarashi began a prolific, decade long exploration into the possibilities of three dimensional typography. His first experiments with lettering heavily influenced by the avant garde typography of the 1920s appeared on magazine covers, posters, and record sleeves. Timeless and technically dazzling, Igarashi's signature style demonstrates his mastery of three dimensional forms and perspective, refined long before the

In the mid-1970s, designer Takenobu Igarashi began a prolific, decade-long exploration into the possibilities of three-dimensional typography. His first experiments with lettering--heavily influenced by the avant-garde typography of the 1920s--appeared on magazine covers, posters, and record sleeves. Timeless and technically dazzling, Igarashi's signature style demonstrates his mastery of three-dimensional forms and perspective, refined long before the introduction of computers into the design industry.

Takenobu Igarashi A-Z offers a comprehensive guide to Igarashi's experimental typography, featuring not only his most celebrated works, but also a first look at archival plans, drawings, and production drafts for his iconic designs. From his early print works and hand-drawn experiments to self-initiated sculptural pieces and high-profile 3-D identities for international clients and institutions, this book is a long-overdue survey of one of the most ingenious graphic designers of the twentieth century.