In our increasingly digital age, the compass, eraser, pencil and pen may seem like archaic choices for cutting-edge typography design; enter Handstyle Lettering, the latest from industry leader Viction:ary. Handstyle Lettering puts the best in contemporary hand-let-tering on display with artist profiles as well as broad surveys of handcrafted typographic projects used for signage, logos, invita-tions and more. The on-trend pieces within exist at the intersec-tion of art, typography and design; their creators help lend au-thenticity and style to corporate identities, or allow small brands and individual projects distinguish themselves from competitors with elegance and flair. The collection is complemented with break-downs of calligraphic type and alphabet practice guides, making Handstyle Lettering a complete guide for designers search-ing for inspiration as well as for creators looking to hone their own hand-lettering techniques.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 240

Dimensions: 190 x 205 mm

Publication Date: 20-04-2017

With increased globalization comes increased sharing of ideas — a cultural exchange than can lead to new and diverse possibilities. This hybridization has long been at work not only on the foods we eat and the music we listen to, but the very words we speak. Type Hybrid examines its impact on the written aspects of our languages. Appealing to an audience that speaks more than one language, multilingual designers are able to broaden their reach and that of their clients at the same time as expanding the arsenal of characters at their disposal. Divided into two chapters and showcasing logos and visual communication, this book is revolutionary in its exposŽ of a growing trend in typography, one that is demonstrably here to stay.

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Pages: 256

Dimensions: 184 x 248 mm

Publication Date: 30-06-2016

Designers often look to earlier decades or generations for inspiration, borrowing motifs and palettes that are recognizable through their ability to elicit nostalgia. From the ever-popular 50s and 60s to the growing interest in the early years of the 20th century, this rejuvenated aesthetic can influence everything from fashion and hair (or beard styles) to housewares and furniture. New Retro focuses specifically on graphic designers that evoke bygone eras with their creative work. The first section showcases logo design and examines the ways in which designers are able to incorporate vintage typefaces and imagery to create new and innovative brand identities and logotypes. The second section presents highly skillful graphic output, from poster and print design to fashion, product, packaging design and more, that nods back while leaning forward.

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Pages: 256

Dimensions: 185 x 247 mm

Publication Date: 01-05-2016

Our days are numbered... so are our currencies, streets and the pages of our books. Numbers are used to mark the passage of time, denote value and record location. There is very little they are not involved in, but perhaps it is time for a makeover– a re-envisioning not of what they express, but how they are expressed. Bold, simple and always iconic, they provide the perfect forms for experimentation. A designers dream canvas, the possible variations of color, form and pattern are endless. From the minimally embellished to the highly stylized, Graphic Digits showcases original designs that breathe life into numbers. Includes calendar, packaging and promotion design, fashion, signage and brand identities.

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Pages: 240

Dimensions: 190 x 247 mm

Publication Date: 27-06-2014

The packaging of food and its implements has takes many forms throughout the ages — from the sanitary to the recognizable, the utilitarian to the avant-garde. While an absolute necessity for human life, the aesthetic and cultural requirements of food have often been overlooked.



New trends and materials have led to a unique opportunity for the packagers of today — to enhance and elevate one’s culinary experience by speaking to our minds as well as our stomachs.



Often reflective of a company’s core values and seldom a happenstance, great packaging can merge many considerations of lifestyle — from the artistic to the sustainable — into one cohesive statement or identity. Some provide interactive escapes, others a call to presence, as investigating the vessel itself becomes an act of ceremony.



Explore the latest trends through numerous up to the minute case studies, each distinct with regards to product, materials, branding requirements and consumer experience.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 248

Dimensions: 191 x 248 mm

Publication Date: 20-06-2014

Type aficionados belong to one of the most fervent and fanatical subsets of the creative world, championing designers who pull inspiration from a variety of disciplines in order to create their own unique characters.

No longer solely relegated to the confines of print, today’s typefaces often leap off the page to write their own stories, providing some of the most thrilling and innovative expressions of our alphabet ever created in three glorious dimensions.

Typoholic – Material Types in Design collects a sampling of the most recent trends and developments in type design by designers who utilize such diverse mediums as illustration, craft, fashion, photography and performing arts to manifest their designs — whether for branding, editorial, product, promotional or installation based applications.

Includes an introductory section showcasing more than 40 brand new type families.

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Pages: 272

Dimensions: 184 x 248 mm

Publication Date: 20-06-2014

Be it a thousand-dollar luxury item or a rare keepsake, special edition products are deemed a token of endearment between brands and their loyal customers, partners and friends from the press. Produced in a restricted amount and period, these articles are not only expected to carry special qualities, but also to be presented in extraordinary packaging to match. Garnering exemplars from food items to sportswear and music, SPECIAL EDITION surveys new creative approaches that make these collectibles even more desirable. Special edition packaging from DC Shoes, Bergdorf Goodman, and CocaCola are included in this extensive collection.

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Pages: 256

Dimensions: 185 x 242 mm

Publication Date: 31-07-2015

Long the glittering jewel and cultural heart of Europe, today’s Vienna has much to offer the modern traveler, from the stark minimalism of Haus Wittgenstein to the sprawling galleries of the Kunsthistoriches Museum. Stop by Heuer for amazing organic fare after a day spent shopping the secondhand stores of Westbahnstrasse. End your day with experimental performance art at the schauspielhaus or a hardcore show at the slaughterhouse turned music venue, Arena. Brought to you by Viction:ary, CITIX60 is the locals’ guide to some of the world’s most renowned design hubs — cities that lead the world in creative output. Curated by a select group of artists, designers, chefs, architects, musicians, photographers and filmmakers that call each city home, these books provide an insider’s look at the hidden gems that make a trip memorable. Museums, notable architecture and sculpture, cultural icons, public events and more — every necessity is covered, along with up-to-date recommendations on the hottest accommodations, eateries and shops, each imbued with a city’s distinctive flair. Don’t forget to pack this small but informative travel guide on your next excursion!

Bind: paperback

Pages: 132

Dimensions: 115 x 166 mm

Publication Date: 20-01-2016

Following the overwhelming success of the first volume in the series, Dark Inspiration 2 charts new territory in the world of macabre aesthetics, showcasing the best new artworks in the genre that are sure to disturb and alarm. From depictions of our most primal fears to scenes of death and injury, this new collection explores the demons that haunt us all. Some appear as nightmare visions dreamt and hopefully forgotten, others are unexplainable tableaus, sure to confuse and bewilder. All are fascinating. In a variety of media including digital and hand rendered illustration, sculpture, photography and more. Artists include: Alex Garant, Anton Semenov, Dan Hillier, Daniel Martin Diaz, Elisa Ancori, Evelyn Bencicova, Fiona Roberts, Fuco Ueda, Hannes Hummel, Januz Miralles, Johnson Tsang, Katy Horan, Kim Simonsson, Leta Sobierajski, Lola Dupre, Nicoletta Ceccoli and many more.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 280

Dimensions: 172 x 223 mm

Publication Date: 20-04-2016