Jazz Blvd. : Posters


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Niklaus Troxler, member of a leading group of Swiss graphic designers internationally known for their posters, is represented in Jazz Blvd. Troxler's work is closely linked with Jazz Festival Willisau and is included in major collections.




Posters of the Jazz Age


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Soldiers of Swing


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Jazz on the Road


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In addition to providing a vivid account of life on the road and imparting new insight into the daily existence of working musicians, this book illustrates how the fundamental issue of race influenced Albert's life, as well as the music of the era."




Color Graphics


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In this valuable resource, information and lessons in color are offered that even the most experienced designers will find useful. 300 color images.




The Big Book of Design Ideas


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This major new reference contains an assemblage of visual concepts from around the world. Categories include designs for annual reports, books, calenders, catalogs, editorial layouts, exhibits, labels and tags, letterheads, menus, outdoor advertising, packaging, posters, promotion materials, shopping bags, T-shirts, and more. 900 color illustrations.







Indianapolis Jazz


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Get into the music with David Leander Williams as he charts the rise and fall of Indiana Avenue, the Majestic Entertainment Boulevard of Indianapolis, which produced some of the nation's most influential jazz artists. The performance venues that once lined the vibrant thoroughfare were an important stop on the Chitlin' Circuit and provided platforms for greats like Freddie Hubbard and Jimmy Coe. Through this biography of the bustling street, meet scores of the other musicians who came to prominence in the avenue's heyday, including trombonist J.J. Johnson and guitarist Wes Montgomery, as well as songwriters like Noble Sissle and Leroy Carr.




Type, Image, Message: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop


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Working with type and image and the integration of these two elements to create persuasive and effective design pieces are the foundations of good graphic design. Yet, very little practical information exists for these tasks. This book changes all it. It gives designers the practical know-how to combine type and image for dynamic effect as well as to use them in contrast to create tension and meaning in design. Creating strong layouts is the most important as well as the most challenging of any project. This book inspires through excellence by exhibiting great design work then deconstructing the processes in simple visual terms. Type, Image, Message: Merging Pictures and Ideas looks at this respected art form while providing practical information that can be used by any designer wishing to hone the skills needed to merge type with images in an inspired manner.




Jazz Times


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