Tag Archives: Typography

Typography 9

Compiling and presenting a list of the best typography of the year, Typography 9 is a collection of typography from the best and brightest designers of 1988. Featuring an array of eclectic typography and their uses, Typography 9 provides a unique glimpse into the prevailing imagery of the late 80’s, while simultaneously serving as inspiration for today. $60, phone orders available. Call the shop at (323) 651-0131.
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Graphic Designers In The USA/1

Obviously some heavy hitting names on the cover of this one—Herb Lubalin, Louis Danziger, Peter Max, Henry Wolf—so we’ll let that speak for itself. All in all, a great book documenting the work of design legends. Excerpt from preface: “The problems of the graphic designer are quite different than those facing the artist who deal essentially with the private image. The designer’s work is public and must appeal to the public; his commissions are largely specific; his function is to provide information, entertainment, and aesthetic pleasure.” $30.00, phone orders available. Call the shop at (323) 651-0131.
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VIDEO: Glass Gilding With John Downer

We hired our good friend John Downer, who is a professional sign painter & typographer, to fly to LA to do gold leaf lettering on our store window & transom. Glass gilding is becoming a lost art that only a few dozen people in the United States still know how perform. In this video interview with John, he explains this beautiful process in detail.
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Reserve Window Design by John Downer

We hired our good friend John Downer, who is a professional sign painter & typographer, to fly to LA to do gold leaf lettering on our store window & transom. Glass gilding is becoming a lost art that only a few dozen people in the United States still know how perform. Stay tuned for a video interview with John, where he explains this beautiful process in detail. A straight-on view of the gold leaf sign on our window at 420 North Fairfax. To achieve the pale highlights in the name Reserve, John applied matte varnish to the glass before laying the ...
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EXHIBTION OF HAND LETTERED POSTERS

Hand Lettered Posters by the renowned American sign painter John Downer. At the Reserve Store. 420 N. Fairfax Ave. 90036 Refreshments and music provided. John will hand letter your nametag while you watch!
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WEEKEND INSPIRATION

RESERVE has the finest in vintage Graphics & Photography books. In addition to these areas of interest, we also stock many other useful titles… Come by this weekend for a little creative boost.  
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RESERVE=RESOURCE

A reminder to all you creative types out there… RESERVE offers an extensive collection of vintage books ranging from: Photography (lifestyle, fashion, photo journalism) Graphic Design Typography History Music FASHION ILLUSTRATION in EUROPE- Isao Yajima GRAPHIC ARTS ENCYCLOPEDIA- George A. Stevenson TYPOGRAPHY 3: THE ANNUAL OF THE TYPE DIRECTORS CLUB
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