Poster Power: Great posters and how to make them

Product Description This award-winning book introduces the key conceptual and graphic elements that make up a great poster through simple text, illustrations and activities. Young readers are encouraged to think about how to marry two concepts to convey a single message; how to exploit the power of the diagonal and to consider how different typefaces impact on the words they are spelling out. Alongside these activities run reproductions of seminal posters through the ages by artists including Alexander Rodchenko, Saul Bass and Moholy-Nagy. In the back of the book, a selection of collage materials can be used to create incredible compositions. Review Poster Power! By Teresa Sdralevich (9781908714480, $16.95) considers what makes a great poster, from basic typography and succinct information to eye-catching displays. The oversized format is packed with fine examples accompanied by activities suitable for a wide age range --Midwestbookreview Teresa Sdralevich is a designer, illustrator and author. She is a regular guest at design schools, museums, and festivals across Europe. She's just published what I think is the best activity book for children, on how to make posters. --Steven Heller This book introduces the key conceptual and graphic design elements that make up a great poster. Fun activities encourage young readers to try to marry the two concepts to convey a message. A timely book that will motivate and inspire young minds. --Anastasia Suen Whether you are a student or a professional 'Poster Power! Great Posters and How to Make Them' offers many simple yet intelligent exercises that get you thinking visually and differently. These exercises are the secret to this book because it gets you to become an active participant in numerous activities that become a workshop.--christopherscottdesigner From the Back Cover A poster can be many things