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HotchPotch

Lexicon of (un)Useful Creative Knowledge
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HotchPotch by Ralph Burkhardt, set within the vibrant world of contemporary arts and culture, weaves a tapestry of interconnected stories, exploring the dynamic interplay between tradition and modernity. Characters from diverse backgrounds find their paths crossing in unexpected ways, highlighting the nuances of creativity and the pulse of the artistic community. The narrative is rich with originality, offering a colourful exploration of human expression and cultural evolution.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for exploring diverse artistic expressions and cultural intersections. The authors combine a vibrant mix of arts and cultural insights that may intrigue those who appreciate creative exploration and the way it reflects our evolving cultural landscape.

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A book about little-known (un)useful facts from the creative field. Structured as a dictionary, it includes meaningful information, idle gossip and anecdotes from A to Z. This is where Coco Chanel, David Carson and Chupa Chups come together on a spread and create inspirational connections and knowledge.

A book about little-known (un)useful facts from the creative field. Structured as a dictionary, it includes meaningful information, idle gossip and anecdotes from A to Z. This is where Coco Chanel, David Carson and Chupa Chups come together on a spread and create inspirational connections and knowledge.

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A book about little-known (un)useful facts from the creative field. Structured as a dictionary, it includes meaningful information, idle gossip and anecdotes from A to Z.

This is where Coco Chanel, David Carson and Chupa Chups come together on a spread and create inspirational connections and knowledge. It's a perfect handbook for design students, designers, architects and everybody that works in the creative industry.

HotchPotch is structured as a dictionary, making it easy to follow or to look up information on a certain subject. The main objective of the book is to create inspirational connections and to supply knowledge.

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HotchPotch by Ralph Burkhardt is a compact and entertaining lexicon that allows readers to explore a wide array of design and art concepts. Organised alphabetically, it includes a thousand entries, offering fascinating trivia such as the designers of iconic logos like IBM and Apple. This colourful collection provides insights into graphic and typographic terms, making it a delightful pocket-sized treasure for art and design enthusiasts.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789063694555

Publisher: BIS Publishers B.V.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2017

Country: Netherlands

Imprint: BIS Publishers B.V.

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 113.0mm

Height: 174.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Ralph Burkhardt is a designer and author. He studied Information/Media at the University of Design in SchwΓ€bisch GmΓΌnd. He has been awarded various national and international design prizes. In addition to being the managing partner of burkhardthauke – BΓΌro fΓΌr Gestaltung, he also teaches typography at the Media University (HdM).

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