Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Seibundo Shinkosha
Language: Japanese English
ASIN: –
Product Dimensions: 29.7 x 22.4 x 0.8 cm
Release Date: 1997
Price: $80 USD
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Condition: good (pre-owned)
A very small crease to the upper right corner of the cover, with a tiny bump to the upper fore-edge.
Cover Design: David Carson
idea 261 features not only its landmark “Trance Graphics” special issue, but also an extensive feature on David Carson, making it one of the most compelling documents of 1990s graphic design.
Rather than focusing on trance as a musical genre, the issue explores it as a visual phenomenon—examining how graphic design can evoke immersion, intensity, and altered perception. Through eight key themes, including patterns, texture, colour, optical illusion, perspective, repetition, and noise, it analyzes the visual principles behind these experiences.
Alongside its in-depth coverage of David Carson’s groundbreaking work, the issue captures a pivotal moment when digital technology, club culture, and experimental graphic design began to intersect. Moving beyond academic design theories and printing techniques, it considers graphic design within the broader context of visual culture and contemporary society, making it a fascinating and highly relevant resource for today’s graphic designers.
Special Feature: Trance Design –Analysis into 8 factors which evoke “trance” in the graphics. Trance Patterns / Hyper Texture / Colour Combination / Moving Image / Images of Illusion / Perspective / Continuation and Aggregation / Noise and Accumlations Planning and Arrangement: IDEA Editorial Staff
David Carson –Shift of Power / Devolution Text: Yoshifumi Fujii
Osamu Fukushima –The Messages from Deep Inside His Body and Soul Text: IDEA Editorial Staff
Yusaku Kamekura –The Course of Japanese Modern Design Interview with Yusaku Kamekura by IDEA Editorial Staff
Graphic Design in China ’96 Text: Keizo Matsui
Elements – Re･Elements Part 9 Keiji Ito → Hiroki Taniguchi
Tokyo Typodirectors Club ’97 Annual Award Text: Katsumi Asaba
A Tribute to the Memory of Paul Rand –The Footprints of Great Master in This Century Text: Yusaku Kamekura, Minoru Morita, John Maeda
1996 Internet Graphic Design Competition Text: IDEA Editorial Staff
IDEA Talks vol.2: with CIRC [You Kitagawa] Interview: IDEA Editorial Staff
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