Handbook of Designs and Devices

by Clarence P. Hornung

Book Overview

In the latest, second revised edition of this famous book, one of America's foremost commercial artists and trademark designers has drawn and classified 1,836 basic geometric designs and variations for quick, convenient, practical reference by workers in all fields of both applied and fine arts. Representing the result of many years of patient, scholarly study by the author, along with much practical experience in using this material, the book provides...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486201252
• ISBN13: 9780486201252
• Release Date: June 1946
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

a very handy reference of basic geometry

It is just over 200 pages, each containing nine designs. The book is categorized into types of design (i.e. the octagram and eight-pointed star, the triangle and its combinations, ringed interlacement etc.). The designs are presented in small (ca.3x3cm) squares, black and white, so nothing is squandered in this neat little book. It is very handy and easy to take along wherever you go, and wonderful to get ideas from wherever you may be (with a mind needing a geometric struggle, riddle, or to play with form). I often use it when I go out for a café, and scribble all kinds of designs while sipping my coffee. The book really stimulates the mind, geometrically. And the black/white neat presentation makes it just right. In fact, it is perfect for the purpose of taking along to really *use* and work through, - while you keep all those shiny, glossy grand reference books at home on the bookshelf.