Words in Action: Seeing the Meaning of Words

Words in Action is a creative typographic dictionary that defines words by arranging their letters to show what they mean. It was developed over decades by architect and professor Michael Pause and includes 366 graphic images to add to the inventory first published in Ivan Chermayeff and Tom Geismar's 1962 booklet "Watching Words Move". It is a resource for anyone whose creativity needs a jump start, including graphic artists, authors, teachers, and anyone else who is stuck.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

In this captivating typographic dictionary, words take on a whole new dimension as their letters are meticulously arranged to reveal their profound meanings. Words in Action is a remarkable resource that has been painstakingly crafted over decades, one word at a time, by the visionary architect and professor Michael Pause. This extraordinary compilation boasts a staggering 366 graphic images, expanding upon the original inventory published in Ivan Chermayeff and Tom Geismar's groundbreaking 1962 booklet, Watching Words Move. This seminal work in typography revolutionized the way designers approached the immense power of words, and it continues to inspire and influence creative minds today. Whether you're a graphic artist grappling with a visual challenge, an author struggling with writer's block, a teacher seeking innovative ways to engage your students, or anyone seeking a spark of creativity, this book is your ultimate guide. Whenever you find yourself stuck in a creative rut, simply flip through its pages and be greeted with a treasure trove of inspired ideas and delightful surprises. Your perspective on words will never be the same again!

Weight: 678g
Dimension: 160 x 161 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764364525