{"product_id":"words-in-action-by-schiffer-publishing","title":"Words in Action by Schiffer Publishing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFulfilled by our friends at Schiffer Publishing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this imaginative typographic \"dictionary,\" words are defined by arranging their letters to show what each word means\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nGenerating alternatives is the basis of all creative endeavors. \u003cem\u003eWords in Action\u003c\/em\u003e is an inventive resource that was developed over decades, one word at a time, by architect and professor Michael Pause. Its 366 graphic images add to the inventory first published in Ivan Chermayeff and Tom Geismar's 1962 booklet \u003cem\u003eWatching Words Move\u003c\/em\u003e, a classic of typography that changed how designers think about the power of words. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWhether you’re a graphic artist stuck on a visual problem, an author with a case of writer’s block, a teacher looking for a fresh take on helping your students learn, or anyone whose creativity needs a jump start—this book is for you. Anytime you’re stuck, just flip through this inventory of inspired ideas and fun surprises. You’ll never look at a word the same way again! Generating alternatives is the basis of all creative endeavors. \u003cem\u003eWords in Action\u003c\/em\u003e is an inventive resource that was developed over decades one word at a time. Ivan Chermayeff and Tom Geismar's 1962 booklet \u003cem\u003eWatching Words Move\u003c\/em\u003e, a classic of typography that changed how designers think about the power of words, inspired these 366 graphic images.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\r\n    \u003cli style=\"color: #545454; background: white;\"\u003eIngenious typography shows words defining themselves in striking graphic images \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli style=\"color: #545454; background: white;\"\u003eCool, chunky book with eye-catching design — great gift for anyone who loves words\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli style=\"color: #545454; background: white;\"\u003eA fun, giftable, eye-catching book for all ages—great conversation starter, creativity prompt, and browsable time-passer!\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e Whether you’re a graphic artist stuck on a visual problem, an author with a case of writer’s block, a teacher looking for a fresh take on helping your students learn, or anyone whose creativity needs a jump start—this book is for you. Anytime you’re stuck, just flip through this inventory of inspired ideas and fun surprises. Readers will never look at a word the same way again! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngenious typography shows words defining themselves in striking graphic images \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool, chunky book with eye-catching design\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.6667px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003egreat gift for designers, teachers, students, creative thinkers, and anyone who loves words \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped by a design teacher, one word at a time, over decades--it's foundational and timeless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e[AuthorName]By Michael Pause[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Before teaching design fundamentals courses for 40 years, \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Pause\u003c\/strong\u003e was an architect in Chicago and Boston. He holds a PhD from MIT and an MArch from Washington University. His book \u003cem\u003ePrecedents in Architecture\u003c\/em\u003e, coauthored with Roger Clark, has been an industry standard since 1985. He has won numerous awards for excellence in teaching, advising, and mentoring. He lives in Hillsborough, North Carolina.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]370+ b\/w images[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Seeing the Meaning of Words[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]370+ b\/w images[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"VYSN","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":42650771947614,"sku":"carro-24531874","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/6555\/6830\/files\/9780764364525.jpg?v=1776289596","url":"https:\/\/impossible-girls-2.myshopify.com\/products\/words-in-action-by-schiffer-publishing","provider":"Impossible girl's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}