Words into Shapes

(Hardback)

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A calligram is a text visually arranged in a way that it forms an image associated with the text's contents. It can be a poem, a phrase, or a single word. The image created by the words illustrates the text by expressing visually what it says, or something closely associated; it can also, on purpose, show something contradictory with the text or otherwise misleading. Superbly illustrated, Words Into Graphics provides readers with a fascinating introduction to the art of the calligram, a brief history of the form and its various styles, and an easy-to-follow tutorial for creating your very own calligram. It also brings together the work of 14 graphic artists from around the world who have used the calligram to create stunning works.

Author Bio

Daniele Tozzi is an Italian lettering artist whose work derives from graphic design and graffiti. Born in Rome in 1981, Tozzi came in contact with the underground culture in the late 1990s, when he started writing graffiti. After high school, he earned a degree in digital design from the European Design Institute and began to work as a graphic designer.