Alphabets : A Miscellany Of Letters

Alphabets : A Miscellany Of LettersFrom a comprehensive introduction on the origins of the written word, through to theories such as "The Alphabet Effect," exploring the coding decoding and abstraction of form to the more appetising concept of 'Alphabet Soup', "Alphabets" features illustrations, found objects, graphic design, art, conceptual typography, graffiti, and much more. Through the exploration of this grouping of 26 symbols, it becomes clear that each letter has its own persona

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