The Typography of Protest: Revolution and Rebellion in Protest Art | Theo Inglis

Beyond its commercial uses, graphic design has a long legacy as a powerful tool for social and political change. The Typography of Protest is an illustrated history of how designers, artists and determined individuals have used the art of words to voice dissent and ignite change.

The people, collectives and groups featured in this book tackle a diverse range of issues, but all are resolute in confronting political and social injustice through their design and typography. From the iconic feminist collages of Barbara Kruger to Emory Douglas's defining posters for the Black Panther Party during the civil rights movement and the Guerrilla Girls exposing racial and sexual inequality in the art world, typography remains a powerful tool for upsetting the status quo.

This thought-provoking book shines a light on the often revolutionary work of artists and designers involved in a range of social and political movements, from women's suffrage and anti-nuclear protests to LGBTQ+ activism and Black Lives Matter.

Size: 253 x 196mm (hardback)

Pages: 223

Publisher: Batsford