In the land of punctuation
Morgenstern, Christian
In the land of punctuation - Chennai Tara publications 2009 - Various pages
This fun romp populated by punctuation marks as characters nonetheless suggests systems of control that go beyond language. This illustrated edition is a brilliantly inventive dance of text and image, translated faithfully by Sirish Rao, with typographic illustrations by Rathna Ramanathan. Rathna Ramanathan has steered the design philosophy of Tara, working on over 20 titles apart from creating catalogues and exhibitions. In the process, she can be said to have pioneered innovative children’s book design in India. Sirish Rao is an exciting voice in contemporary Indian writing and has authored several books ranging from novels to children’s books, re-tellings of myths to pop art collections.
(http://www.tarabooks.com/books/books/adults/picture-books--visual-arts/in-the-land-of-punctuation/)
9788190754606
Graphic design - Typography
Words, Language & Grammar - Alphabet
686.22 / M6I6
In the land of punctuation - Chennai Tara publications 2009 - Various pages
This fun romp populated by punctuation marks as characters nonetheless suggests systems of control that go beyond language. This illustrated edition is a brilliantly inventive dance of text and image, translated faithfully by Sirish Rao, with typographic illustrations by Rathna Ramanathan. Rathna Ramanathan has steered the design philosophy of Tara, working on over 20 titles apart from creating catalogues and exhibitions. In the process, she can be said to have pioneered innovative children’s book design in India. Sirish Rao is an exciting voice in contemporary Indian writing and has authored several books ranging from novels to children’s books, re-tellings of myths to pop art collections.
(http://www.tarabooks.com/books/books/adults/picture-books--visual-arts/in-the-land-of-punctuation/)
9788190754606
Graphic design - Typography
Words, Language & Grammar - Alphabet
686.22 / M6I6