Description: Symbol Sourcebook by Henry Dreyfuss "A ready reference aid and an inspiration to designers. All in all the best book now available on symbols. " --Library Journal This unparalleled reference represents a major achievement in the field of graphic design. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "A ready reference aid and an inspiration to designers . All in all the best book now available on symbols." --Library Journal This unparalleled reference represents a major achievement in the field of graphic design. Famed industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss recognized the importance of symbols in communicating more quickly and effectively; for many years he and his staff collected and codified graphic symbols as they are used in all walks of life throughout the world. The result is this "dictionary" of universally used graphic symbols. Henry Dreyfuss designed this sourcebook to be as practical and easy to use as possible by arranging the symbol information within ingeniously devised sections: Basic Symbols represents a concise and highly selective grouping of symbols common to all disciplines (on-off, up-down, etc.). Disciplines provides symbols used in accommodations and travel, agriculture, architecture, business, communications, engineering, photography, sports, safety, traffic controls, and many other areas. Color lists the meanings of each of the colors in various worldwide applications and cultures. Graphic Form displays symbols from all disciplines grouped according to form (squares, circles, arrows, human figures, etc.) creating a unique way to identify a symbol out of context, as well as giving designers a frame of reference for developing new symbols. To make the sourcebook truly universal, the Table of Contents contains translations of each of the section titles and discipline areas into 17 languages in addition to English. Back Cover " A ready reference aid and an inspiration to designers ... All in all the best book now available on symbols ." --Library Journal This unparalleled reference represents a major achievement in the field of graphic design. Famed industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss recognized the importance of symbols in communicating more quickly and effectively; for many years he and his staff collected and codified graphic symbols as they are used in all walks of life throughout the world. The result is this "dictionary" of universally used graphic symbols. Henry Dreyfuss designed this sourcebook to be as practical and easy to use as possible by arranging the symbol information within ingeniously devised sections: Basic Symbols represents a concise and highly selective grouping of symbols common to all disciplines (on-off, up-down, etc.). Disciplines provides symbols used in accommodations and travel, agriculture, architecture, business, communications, engineering, photography, sports, safety, traffic controls, and many other areas. i lists the meanings of each of the colors in various worldwide applications and cultures. Graphic Form displays symbols from all disciplines grouped according to form (squares, circles, arrows, human figures, etc.) creating a unique way to identify a symbol out of context, as well as giving designers a frame of reference for developing new symbols. To make the sourcebook truly universal, the Table of Contents contains translations of each of the section titles and discipline areas into 17 languages in addition to English. Flap " A ready reference aid and an inspiration to designers ... All in all the best book now available on symbols ." --Library Journal This unparalleled reference represents a major achievement in the field of graphic design. Famed industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss recognized the importance of symbols in communicating more quickly and effectively; for many years he and his staff collected and codified graphic symbols as they are used in all walks of life throughout the world. The result is this "dictionary" of universally used graphic symbols. Henry Dreyfuss designed this sourcebook to be as practical and easy to use as possible by arranging the symbol information within ingeniously devised sections: Basic Symbols represents a concise and highly selective grouping of symbols common to all disciplines (on-off, up-down, etc.). Disciplines provides symbols used in accommodations and travel, agriculture, architecture, business, communications, engineering, photography, sports, safety, traffic controls, and many other areas. i lists the meanings of each of the colors in various worldwide applications and cultures. Graphic Form displays symbols from all disciplines grouped according to form (squares, circles, arrows, human figures, etc.) creating a unique way to identify a symbol out of context, as well as giving designers a frame of reference for developing new symbols. To make the sourcebook truly universal, the Table of Contents contains translations of each of the section titles and discipline areas into 17 languages in addition to English. Author Biography Henry Dreyfuss won worldwide acclaim for his pioneering role in shaping industrial design in the United States, opening his first industrial design office in 1929 in New York. His influential designs set the basic styles in their fields, running the gamut of American industry—Polaroid cameras, Hoover vacuum cleaners, the Bankers Trust building, layout designs for Time, and many more projects, large and small. In 1969 he devoted himself to a new career as corporate advisor to such clients as American Airlines, AT&T, Deere & Company, Hallmark Cards, and the Polaroid Corporation. His other books include Designing for People and Measure of Man. Table of Contents Semantography / C.K. Bliss Isotype / Marie Neurath Basic symbols Accommodations and travel including terminals Agriculture Agronomy Livestock and dairy products Farm structure and lands Forestry Implements Architecture Drafting Landscaping and planning Astronomy Biology including botany, molecular biology Business including computers, office equipment, shops and services Chemistry Communications including movement and dance, non-graphic alphabets Engineering: chemical, electrical, mechanical Folklore Alchemy Astrology Hobo signs Geography Geology Handling of goods Home economics including appliances Manufacturing including heavy duty machinery Mathematics Medicine including equipment, hospitals Meteorology Music Photography Physics Recreation including Olympics Religion Safety Traffic: road, air, marine, rail Vehicle controls including 3-dimensional shapes Graphic form Color Long Description "A ready reference aid and an inspiration to designers All in all the best book now available on symbols." Library Journal This unparalleled reference represents a major achievement in the field of graphic design. Famed industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss recognized the importance of symbols in communicating more quickly and effectively; for many years he and his staff collected and codified graphic symbols as they are used in all walks of life throughout the world. The result is this "dictionary" of universally used graphic symbols. Henry Dreyfuss designed this sourcebook to be as practical and easy to use as possible by arranging the symbol information within ingeniously devised sections: Basic Symbols represents a concise and highly selective grouping of symbols common to all disciplines (on-off, up-down, etc.). Disciplines provides symbols used in accommodations and travel, agriculture, architecture, business, communications, engineering, photography, sports, safety, traffic controls, and many other areas. Color lists the meanings of each of the colors in various worldwide applications and cultures. Graphic Form displays symbols from all disciplines grouped according to form (squares, circles, arrows, human figures, etc.) creating a unique way to identify a symbol out of context, as well as giving designers a frame of reference for developing new symbols. To make the sourcebook truly universal, the Table of Contents contains translations of each of the section titles and discipline areas into 17 languages in addition to English. Details ISBN0471288721 Author Henry Dreyfuss Short Title SYMBOL SOURCEBK Pages 288 Language English ISBN-10 0471288721 ISBN-13 9780471288725 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Subtitle An Authoritative Guide to International Graphic Symbols Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Birth 1904 DOI 10.1604/9780471288725 AU Release Date 1984-05-01 NZ Release Date 1984-05-01 US Release Date 1984-05-01 UK Release Date 1984-05-01 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Year 1984 Publication Date 1984-05-01 DEWEY 302.2223 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:3038587;
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Book Title: Symbol Sourcebook: an Authoritative Guide to International Graphic Symbols
Item Height: 271mm
Item Width: 219mm
Author: Henry Dreyfuss
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication Year: 1984
Item Weight: 652g
Number of Pages: 288 Pages