People of Print: Innovative, Independent Design and Illustration

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Review “[This] beautifully adorned tome . . . explores a world in which GIFs, generative imagery and fractals have become ubiquitous.” - Topix.com“Amidst this sea of screen-based masterpieces . . . Marcroy Smith and Andy Cooke are spotlighting the designers, illustrators and collectives who are still embracing the traditional print techniques . . . from the fanzine masters and self-published bookmakers to the poster artists and comic illustrators.” - The Huffington Post“From the sans-serif textscapes of Portugal’s And Atelier to the lurid pop-culture collages of Singapore’s Mojoko, the book sends a clear, exquisitely designed message to a world that sees and presents its images increasingly in a digital format, on screen: Long live print!” - Surface“Perhaps the most inspiring and authoritative book on the subject. People of Print is an essential read for designers, illustrators, and artists who understand that print is the future.” - Washington Book Review“All of the arguments that have raged over print versus digital seem to have gotten rather stale ―that is, until now. This impressive selection of work by hand-press, silk-screen, stencil and other D.I.Y. makers of art provides a fresh alternative to computer production, much like the English Arts and Crafts movement, which triggered an anti-industrial style in the late 19th century. ‘People of Print’ is a guide to the various and aesthetically varied printing mavens and               preservationists who are inadvertently forging a new international style.” - New York Times Book Review“This paean to those who embrace print’s potential is colorful and inspiring. . . . The entire People of Print philosophy flies in the face of pundits declaring the demise of print.” - Communication Arts“Large pages and thick paper allow for luscious visual reproductions―the letter-press images nearly look textured―while charming essays, interviews, and an index of resources round out the lively offerings.” - American Craft Read more About the Author Marcroy Smith is a London-based illustrator and founder of People of Print, the world’s largest online directory of independent designers working with print.Andy Cooke is a Manchester-based graphic designer and collaborator with Marcroy Smith on People of Print. He runs the design agency MayNinth. Read more