Demanifest [Paperback]

Michael Spoljaric (Editor), Stephen Johnston (Editor), Phantom:researchfoundation (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2003

Demanifest, a loose collective of international designers, Michael Spoljaric (Attik) and Stephen Johnston employ the widest variety of stylistic aids. Be it 3-D exercises, works on canvas hiding tiny graffiti within coarse brushstrokes, their designs are always remarkable in sharing experience with a coherent and likeable human touch. This skillfully structured volume includes two-tone posters, record sleeves, silkscreen prints and surreal outings into preposterously fake photography.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag (April 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3931126943
• ISBN-13: 978-3931126940
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 9.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,166,376 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Visual Motivation, January 4, 2004

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Stacey L Hansen (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Demanifest (Paperback)

This book makes me want to turn off the tv and create art. If you want a beautiful book (by beautiful, I mean interesting and thought provoking, not a Monet print to put above your ikea sofa) you should buy this. This book left me wanting more, but there is a website: www.phantomresearchfoundation.com.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Elegant & Strange artist's book, September 23, 2003

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This review is from: Demanifest (Paperback)

This book is one my most valued & referenced books of recent years; if only because the odd and beautiful craft & design of it lends it to more of an artist's book than a mass-produced design anthology. The pieces draw on multiple art and design techniques and references, producing illustrations that are at first somewhat flat, simple, or even deadpan, but later revealing an elegance and wistfulness reminiscent of japanese panel paintings, Gustav Klimt, and the oddball collages of contemporaries like Laurent Fetis or MM Paris. Great mix of handdrawn, photographic, and handdrawn elements without a trace of design-techno-vector-porn, very refreshing!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Demanifest Manifests A New Vision, June 7, 2003

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Michelle (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Demanifest (Paperback)

Demanifest takes you to higher levels of imagination and creativity that surprise and delight. Michael Spoljaric and Stephen Johnston have created a universe for the eye and heart that welcomes both the unexpected and stunning with stark sensibility and lush exploration. There is so much to see and discover that the content accomodates most viewers quite happily. Be prepared for an expansive, new vision that will leave you inspired and wanting more.