Grafica de les Rambles: The Signs of Barcelona
From the labyrinthine paths and serene squares of the Gothic Quarter to the stunning art nouveau architecture of the Eixample, Barcelona is a place of irresistible charm. Throughout this beloved Catalan city by the sea, dazzling signage is everywhere: glowing mosaics and stained glass, intricately carved stonework and brilliantly gilded placards heralding the city's eclectic mix ofcommerce, all documented with affection and a dash of obsession by celebrated graphic designer Louise Fili. Grafica de les Rambles is Fili's travelogue and photographic diary of the most striking and inventive signs for restaurants and hotels, farmacias and pastisserias, the workshops of artisans, and grand department stores. This follow-up to Graphica della Strada: The Signs of Italy and Graphique de la Rue: The Signs of Paris is a love letter to Barcelona and a trove of inspiration forall those who admire the city of Gaudi.
Louise Fili was art director of Pantheon Books before establishing her own studio, Louise Fili Ltd, in 1989. She is a member of the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame, a recipient of the AIGA Medal for Lifetime Achievement, and most recently received a Master's Series Award from the School of Visual Arts, with a solo exhibition at SVA in fall 2016.
Author: Louise Fili
Format: Hardback, 264 pages, 233mm x 171mm, 990 g
Published: 2017, Princeton Architectural Press, United States
Genre: Design & Commercial Art
From the labyrinthine paths and serene squares of the Gothic Quarter to the stunning art nouveau architecture of the Eixample, Barcelona is a place of irresistible charm. Throughout this beloved Catalan city by the sea, dazzling signage is everywhere: glowing mosaics and stained glass, intricately carved stonework and brilliantly gilded placards heralding the city's eclectic mix ofcommerce, all documented with affection and a dash of obsession by celebrated graphic designer Louise Fili. Grafica de les Rambles is Fili's travelogue and photographic diary of the most striking and inventive signs for restaurants and hotels, farmacias and pastisserias, the workshops of artisans, and grand department stores. This follow-up to Graphica della Strada: The Signs of Italy and Graphique de la Rue: The Signs of Paris is a love letter to Barcelona and a trove of inspiration forall those who admire the city of Gaudi.
Louise Fili was art director of Pantheon Books before establishing her own studio, Louise Fili Ltd, in 1989. She is a member of the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame, a recipient of the AIGA Medal for Lifetime Achievement, and most recently received a Master's Series Award from the School of Visual Arts, with a solo exhibition at SVA in fall 2016.