Offers a comprehensive guide to visual journalism - the design of magazines and newspapers for a wide variety of markets. Including case studies, practical tips, examples of best practice and profiles of individual designers, this illustrated book explains the fundamentals of editorial design and layout.
Thousands of magazines, newspapers, and journals are launched every year, but only a handful survive. What gives these few newcomers their staying content? branding? design?Art Direction and Editorial Design is an accessible and comprehensive guide to visual journalism—the design of magazines and newspapers, both in their print and online forms. Illustrated with case studies, examples, practical exercises, and tips, the book explains the fundamentals of editorial design and layout. It provides an overview of current editorial design practices and explains how design and production for publications is organized while also tackling broad issues that can often make or break careers in the field.Subjects covered include branding, how to create layouts, handling copy and images, design and production skills, and trends in the field. Included are interviews with and profiles of such leading influential figures as Neville Brody, Tyler Brûlée, David Carson, Felix Dennis, Fernando Gutiérrez, and Eamonn McCabe, as well as examples of work by M.F. Agha, Alexey Brodovitch, Willy Fleckhaus, Henry Wolf, Cipe Pineles, and Fabien Baron.
Big city life connects the world, with vibrant metropolitan hubs on every habitable continent serving as cultural epicenters and homes for millions. Each city offers a unique auditory experience, from the symphony of car horns to the rhythmic sounds of trains and ships. The atmosphere may be infused with spices or fragrant flowers, surrounded by diverse architectural styles. There is no single formula for a city's greatness, but the sight of a skyline filled with various iconic buildings generates excitement about what lies within. A skyline serves as a visual representation of a city’s identity, providing a glimpse into its character and history. From the soaring heights of Dubai to the ancient outlines of Rome, this collection showcases fifty of the world's most iconic and vibrant cities. It invites exploration through the architectural wonders that define them. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations, each entry offers insights into the spirit, history, and location of these iconic vistas. Short histories highlight the unique features of each place, revealing the stories behind well-known streets. This compilation celebrates the distinctive buildings—fortresses, palaces, sacred sites, monuments, skyscrapers, and cultural landmarks—that make each city special, challenging readers to deepen their understanding of these urban landscapes.
Editorial Design: Digital and Print is a comprehensive guide to the traditional and digital skills that a designer will need for a future career in visual journalism today – the design of magazines and newspapers for a wide variety of markets. Generously illustrated, including case studies, practical exercises and tips, and examples of best practice; profiles of individual designers include Mark Porter, Scott Dadich, and Janet Froelich. The book explains the fundamentals of editorial design and layout. Subjects covered include current and emerging digital formats, branding, how to create layouts, handling copy and images, design and production skills, and trends in editorial design. With insider advice and opinions from leading contemporary designers, the book is a practical reference and learning resource that will teach readers everything they need to know to reach the top of the profession. The new edition of this book shows how editorial design has adapted to the online and digital world.
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