Girard worked with george nelson and charles and ray eames to form a design team that has influenced the fundamentals of design throughout the united states and the rest of the world. This smythesewn hardbound book has 64 fullcolor pages that document the fouryear house industries alexander girard project. Alexander girard book by house industries published may 17, 2012 new book by house industries featuring the girard fonts collection, based on the illustrative and textural work of alexander girard. Girard script in use an independent archive of typography. House industries presents the work of alexander girard. Girard at herman miller herman miller textiles division.
See who you know at softpress publishing bulgaria, leverage your professional network, and get hired. Girard estate, also known as girard estates, is part of south philadelphia. See more ideas about alexander girard, girard, alexander. Based on an alexander girard wood panel illustration, house industries created this three dimensional tribute to girards fascination with nativities from solid. It was based around the surveyed line of the kansas city, fort scott and gulf railroad, in an attempt to gain an advantage over its rival. House industries, cruz, andy, roat, rich, barber, ken, abrams, j. I took these from the book alexander girard designs for herman miller by schiffer books.
Girardeames house industries alphabet blocks, gifts, crafts. Several industries are going through major transformations as technology advancements call for new skills. See more ideas about typography, typography design and lettering. In 1952, alexander girard was hired to head the fabric and textile division. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Typeradio house industries 12 09142005 typeradio house industries 22 09142005 typeradio ken barber 07232005 typeradio ken barber 23 07232005 typeradio ken barber 33 07232005. House industries presents the oeuvre of alexander girard with a suite of fonts and objects. The result of a research odyssey that spanned thousands of miles and three years, these four fonts will infuse any design project with girard s signature folk sensibilities while working seamlessly in any contemporary publishing environment. Mar 3, 2014 alexander girard book by house industries. Not only is it a good read, but its fun to look at. Girard was founded in the spring of 1868, in opposition to crawfordsville, and named after the town of girard, pennsylvania, the former home of trustee charles strong. During the civil war the hotel was commandeered for use as a sewing factory for uniforms and a baracks for union soldiers.
Nothing was overlooked in the production of this book. Just a little to remember, but the brain is a beautiful thing and relatively easy to remember these things. In my opinion it is their most impressive collection to date. Feb 06, 2009 house industries presents the alexander girard collection.
Alexander girard and house industries objects and type youtube. Over 299 typographic stickers for decor and design gftwp by house industries isbn. From the high desert of new mexico to the depths of vitras archive in weil am rhein, germany, this new book documents the fouryear journey that resulted in our new alexander girard collection. Parts of rocky ii were filmed on the 2300block of s. Girard, ohio buy, sell, trade public group facebook. From house industries cache of typographic treasures, this charming postcard collection features an impressive range of letters, numbers, symbols, and patterns including two full alphabets. Sofia businesses for sale and investment opportunities in. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The books you should be reading now, according to your. Sep 01, 2008 the irreverent yorklyn, delawarebased type foundry house industries established its basic modus operandi when cofounder and art director andy cruz was still in the 10th grade. Bob played outside in the small courtyard garden with ruby the cat, whilst george lounged inside, happily having his photograph taken. His farreaching corporate identity project for braniff international airways in the mid1960s encompassed everything from interiors and textiles to the airlines. If youre a lover of type, the book is a celebration of house industries 24 years of hotrodding the alphabet. As you read the book, you have a variety of meanings, their origins, ambitions, history and nuances, as well as various circles and subtransfers each story.
Renowned designer todd oldham and writer kiera coffee have created this massive monograph on seminal designer alexander girard as the ultimate tribute to this design icon. A set of fonts commissioned by the girards and alexander girard made by house industries. Created by house industries, 2009, based on girards lettering for braniff international airways. Including full alphabets, numbers, and symbols galore, these colorful labels are kissed with metallic flourishes and are perfect for personalizing packages. Wallpaper samples, herman miller, 19521973 from 19521973, alexander girard was founding director of the herman miller textile division. History books all the books we carry organized by time period and subject. Created by house industries in a collaboration with the estate of renowned midcentury designer alexander girard, the 28 wood blocks feature alphabets based on the alexander girard font collection and a cleverlyadapted house industries factory logo puzzle. We are honored that the girard family has entrusted us to celebrate this design icon. Alexander girard book by house industries daily design. Girardarea historical tornado activity is near kansas state average. His designs are getting their time in the sun the boston.
Witt reports on modern dating, pornography, and other sex industries. Depicts the girard house hotel, built in 1852 after designs by john mcarthur, jr. Presented in houses honest, authentic, and often irreverent style, and. Founded by andy cruz and rich roat in 1993, the company has enjoyed highbrow collaborations with the estates of midcentury designers alexander girard and richard neutra as well as lowbrow powwows with. Designed by house industries and including copious examples, exercises, and opportunities to practice what youve learned, plus photographs of worksinprogress and finished projects, this instructive and visually engaging book will help you master the dynamic art of lettering, whether youre a budding artist or an experienced designer. House industries dedicated 4 years capturing the essence of girards work and spirit.
Beside good food and low prices you can find a lot of great things to do in sofia checkout the linked guide and have a look at the great, affordable tours for this region offered by getyourguide. I can think of few books that are a better buy than house industries the process of inspiration. Fine in decorated cloth, without dust jacket as issued. See more ideas about alexander girard, design and vitra design. House industries presents the oeuvre of alexander girard with a new suite of fonts and objects. The books you should be reading now, according to your zodiac sign. Bright, bold colors and silver metallic accents enliven the fabulous fonts. House industries alexander girard collection decor8. Learn about working at softpress publishing bulgaria. Their latest project is the wonderfully quirky and fresh collection of girard fonts, based on the illustrative and textural work of alexander girard. The internet had a worldchanging impact on businesses and the global community over the twenty years from 1994 to.
The house industries girard collection was produced in conjunction with the girard estate and maximo. Alexander girard was a master at utilizing lettering and type as practical, illustrative and readable elements. New book by house industries featuring the girard fonts collection, based on the illustrative and textural work of alexander girard. Girardarea historical tornado activity is slightly below pennsylvania state average. Girard was a skilled graphic designer who could communicate when he chose to. The capital of bulgaria has a lot to offer and this photo essay gives you 24 good reasons to book a ticket. House industries is a delawarebased independent typography, illustration and design studio that markets unique fonts and artwork worldwide. The southern boundary is clearly defined as the south side of shunk street but its northern boundary is irregular in stretching from the north side of porter street between south 17th street and south 21st street, along east side. Created by house industries in a collaboration with the estate of reknowned midcentury designer alexander girard, the 28 wood blocks feature alphabets based on the alexander girard font collection and a cleverlyadapted house industries factory logo puzzle.
Vibrant modern, a restrospective at sfmoma, through feb. All our girard product designs and innovations greatly improve the aesthetics for awnings and compliment todays modern coach. A small number of images are signed by their creators, c. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. It chronicles the incredible lettering, design and other work of house industries, which is so impressiveand which left quite an impression on me as a young designer in the late 90s and early oughts. House industries popup boutique concept is an effort to marry the ideas of art, commerce, practicality and sustainability, with the exhibition and sale of fontastic pillows, wood. This 672page book covers virtually every aspect of girards distrinctive career.
In the midcentury era of modernist sterility, girards folk art sensibilities softened the hard edges of the prevailing style. House industries alexander girard book underconsideration. A collection of fonts and objects inspired by the work of midcentury designer and illustrator alexander girard. Ive been a huge huge fan of girard s work for years now and its great to see that his spirit still lives on. Girards first major work, it introduces the first principle of girardian theory, that of mimetic. Ive been a huge huge fan of girards work for years now and its great to see that his spirit still lives on. Goldsteins book offers a glimpse into where the american economy is headed after this shift.
House industries most recent project pays tribute to the modernist designer alexander girard. This group is intended to allow girard, ohio residents to swap items in a fair manner. Books similar to the industries of the future the industries of the future. Girard slab regular medium oblique by house industries from the alexander girard font collection. See all books by house industries about house industries known throughout the world for its eclectic fonts and farreaching creative exploits, house industries has been a standardbearer of american design for 25 years. Its boundaries stretch from south 22nd street on the west to south 17th street on the east. A significant number of the photographs deal with the shipping and lumber industries, but many more pertain to the people of the time and their daily lives in and around these aberdeen areas. Just saw over at grain edit that house industries came out with a whole line of products with alexander girards illustrations and graphics. From the titles beautiful feet books publishes to ancient history, medieval history, early american history, early american and world history, history of western expansion, history of california, us and world modern history, history of science, history of music, geography through literature, history of horse, teaching. House industries copper linen journal by house industries. Lambert street in girard estate in front of a 90yearold house belonging to rocky and adrian. See more ideas about alexander girard, vitra design museum and vitra design. Alexander girard by house industries boing boing house industries studio lettering font collection boing boing new book from house industries mark frauenfelder 1. Jigsaw puzzles the puzzle house sells upscale, high quality, hardtofind jigsaw puzzles.
May 17, 2012 alexander girard book by house industries published may 17, 2012 new book by house industries featuring the girard fonts collection, based on the illustrative and textural work of alexander girard. See more ideas about alexander girard, textile patterns and textures patterns. This book is a necessary read for fans of house industries distinctively retro style and for any creatives with boundless imagination. In addition, barrow boasts what is in all likelihood the best in stock fill rate in the industry for cut length orders, doing so over 99% of the time. Over 1,100 jigsaw puzzles, wooden puzzles, and 3d puzzles ranging from 150. A standardbearer of american design since 1993, house industries answers the burning question, where do you find inspiration. Sweet, sweet alexander girard alphabet blocks daddy types. House industries is a dynamic typography house whose fonts make graphic designers the world over look cool. While the type families would be enough of a visual jolt, house industries created a limited edition only 1,000 copies book with stuff from. See more ideas about alexander girard, vitra design museum and textile design. It includes a type family, a nativity set, t shirts, alphabet blocks, lettering, marilyn neuhart designed casa dolls and more. Apr 15, 2009 just saw over at grain edit that house industries came out with a whole line of products with alexander girard s illustrations and graphics. Whether its the packages themselves, the promotional catalogs or even their no. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Books by rene girard author of violence and the sacred. Alexander girard at house industries happy mundane jonathan lo. When i first entered the home of graphic designer jen and her partner, kirstie, a senior editor at black inc. The house of puzzles invergordon highland scotland. Girard fonts by house industries house industries is most notably known for their innovative type design and their clever and unique packaging systems for their work. Blog about meet the team work with us podcast categories interiors places business objects books shop subscribe. House industries 100 postcards by house industries, other. A precocious artist, he had enrolled in a commercial art program at the local technical high school alongside friend and future partner allen mercer, despite having.
Whether your shopping preference is fabric swatch books, hanging gallery samples or simply viewing products online, with well over 11,000 items in its offering, barrow has the fabrics you need. This handy portfolio contains hundreds of stickers adorned with house industries oneofakind fonts. House industries dedicated 4 years capturing the essence of girard s work and spirit. Headed by founders rich roat and andy cruz, the ragtag staff at house industries consider themselves blue collar designers and love that their work reaches everyday people through posters, signs, cereal boxes or greeting cards wishing happy whatever. Agent provocateur taps house industries to tweak the.
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