{"title":"Hendrik Weber","description":"\u003cp\u003eHendrik Weber's work offers a deep exploration into the visual and cultural power of typography. His books illuminate how emphasis is crafted in design, revealing the subtle techniques that bring text to life within the arts and culture sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find thoughtful analyses that blend aesthetics and history, perfect for those passionate about graphic design, typography, and the broader impact of visual communication.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"italic-what-gives-typography-its-emphasis-by-hendrik-weber-9783721210095","title":"Italic: What gives Typography its emphasis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of italic letters as a means of accentuation has become common practice in the digital age. They convey movement and dynamics, address the emotional experience of reading, and remind us of handwriting. However, this lively characteristic, which once resulted from the movement of the hand, is noticeably lost when words are simply tilted by a mouse click.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo impart knowledge about this typographic feature and to find a general definition as a writing style, the author has compiled style patterns to examine the tangible forms, characteristics, and functions of \u003cem\u003eitalic nature\u003c\/em\u003e. Furthermore, he deals intensively with the historical development of italics from handwriting to digital typesetting. This monograph, \u003cem\u003eItalic: What gives Typography its emphasis\u003c\/em\u003e, is the first detailed treatise on this topic and is aimed at all those who deal with letters professionally or privately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424409108716,"sku":"9783721210095","price":48.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783721210095.jpg?v=1774768536"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/hendrik-weber.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}