Modern Design Character Collection / Seigensha
The Modern Design Character Collection by Seigensha is a new reissue of the bestselling design character collection originally published in 1934 (Showa 9). Written by graphic designer Katsumi Tsuji, who was active during the Taisho and early Showa periods, this book captures the free and vibrant atmosphere of an era that marked the transition from modern to contemporary times.
The collection is divided into seven sections: special characters, movie and theater advertising characters, product characters, typefaces and printed types, Japanese syllabary characters, English characters, and mark collections. Each character expresses the aesthetic of the era with originality, providing inspiration and fresh perspective for modern designers and readers interested in Japanese commercial design history.
The collection is divided into seven sections: special characters, movie and theater advertising characters, product characters, typefaces and printed types, Japanese syllabary characters, English characters, and mark collections. Each character expresses the aesthetic of the era with originality, providing inspiration and fresh perspective for modern designers and readers interested in Japanese commercial design history.
Key Features
- Reissue of 1934 bestseller: Originally published in Showa 9.
- Designer Katsumi Tsuji: Active in Taisho and early Showa periods.
- Seven character sections: Covers diverse styles and applications.
- Original hand-drawn characters: Each character expresses era aesthetics.
- 336 pages: Extensive collection of typefaces and designs.
| Format | A6 |
|---|---|
| Pages | 336 pages |
| Author | Katsumi Tsuji |
| Series | Visual Library (Bijuaru Bunko) |
| Made in | Japan |
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The Modern Design Character Collection by Seigensha is a new reissue of the bestselling design character collection originally published in 1934 (Showa 9). Written by graphic designer Katsumi Tsuji, who was active during the Taisho and early Showa periods, this book captures the free and vibrant atmosphere of an era that marked the transition from modern to contemporary times.
The collection is divided into seven sections: special characters, movie and theater advertising characters, product characters, typefaces and printed types, Japanese syllabary characters, English characters, and mark collections. Each character expresses the aesthetic of the era with originality, providing inspiration and fresh perspective for modern designers and readers interested in Japanese commercial design history.
The collection is divided into seven sections: special characters, movie and theater advertising characters, product characters, typefaces and printed types, Japanese syllabary characters, English characters, and mark collections. Each character expresses the aesthetic of the era with originality, providing inspiration and fresh perspective for modern designers and readers interested in Japanese commercial design history.
Key Features
- Reissue of 1934 bestseller: Originally published in Showa 9.
- Designer Katsumi Tsuji: Active in Taisho and early Showa periods.
- Seven character sections: Covers diverse styles and applications.
- Original hand-drawn characters: Each character expresses era aesthetics.
- 336 pages: Extensive collection of typefaces and designs.
| Format | A6 |
|---|---|
| Pages | 336 pages |
| Author | Katsumi Tsuji |
| Series | Visual Library (Bijuaru Bunko) |
| Made in | Japan |
