Core compositional principles from Japan This elegantly-composed book teaches the basics of Japanese layout design, combining numerous full-color examples from leading designers with useful analysis and practical guidelines for working designers. The editors emphasize several key aspects of many Japanese layouts: simplicity, the intentional use (or subversive avoidance) of white space, and balanced but organic relationships between shapes. The use of color and contrast are also considered in depth. Posters, prints, cards, book covers, and many more two-dimensional examples are reproduced in full color. This is an inspirational sourcebook for experienced designers and a helpful starting point for beginners. The book itself is quite handsome, too, with a satin-silver jacket and a sewn binding. About Sendpoints: Sendpoints Publishing is China's leading art book publisher and distributor. In addition to developing their own publications, Sendpoints represents Western publishers like TASCHEN, Thames and Hudson, and Yale University Press in the Chinese market.
