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Perfect likeness: Portraiture today, from caricature to realism The field of illustration has flourished over the last decade, with professionals working both by computer and by hand. In illustration, the single most challenging and captivating subject has been the portrait, frequently used in editorials, advertising, products, and most recently, being the subject of major exhibitions. This book gathers together the exclusive portrait work of over 80 illustrators from all over the world, many of whom were featured in ourIllustration Now series, includingAaron Jasinski, Andre Carrilho, Hanoch Piven, Anita Kunz, Jody Hewgill, andDugald Stermer. The book also includes an index of subjects and an introduction by graphic design historianSteven Heller. About the Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, the name TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing.
About the Author
Julius Wiedemann was born in Brazil, where he studied design and marketing, and has lived and worked in Japan, Germany, Spain, the United States and in the UK. He is a Senior Editor for Architecture, Design and Pop Culture at TASCHEN Publishing House, Chief Curator at www.domestika.org, and a member of the advisory board of German science magazine Science Notes. He has edited and co-authored over 100 books, is a regular, lecturer, contributor to magazines, and has been in the jury of several awards all over the world. Wiedemann's publications have sold over 2 million copies worldwide, and among his most popular titles are History of Graphic Design, Jamie Hewlett, Information Graphics, Understanding the World, and the books about record covers and web design. His main interests reside in the intersection between culture, communication and technology. He is the father of two, lives and works between the UK, Brazil, Spain, and wherever he has wifi, and is a happy traveller.
