Branding Terror: The Logotypes and Iconography of Insurgent Groups and Terrorist Organizations
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.25 (825 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1858946018 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Each of the 60-plus entries contains a concise description of the group’s ideology, leadership, and modus operandi, and a brief timeline of events. Branding Terror does not seek to make any political statements; rather, it offers insight into an understudied area of counter-intelligence, and provides an original and provocative source of inspiration for graphic designers.. The group’s branding the symbolism, colors, and typography of its logo and flag is then analyzed in detail. The branding they employ may contain complex systems of meaning and emotion; it conveys the group's beliefs and capabilities. Terrorist groups are no different from other organizations in their use of branding to promote their ideas and to distinguish themselves from groups that share similar aims. Branding Terror is the first comprehensive survey of the visual identity of the world’s major terrorist organizations, from al-Qaeda and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine to the Tamil Tigers
ARTUR BEIFUSS works for the United Nations as a counter-terrorism analyst.FRANCESCO TRIVINI BELLINI is a graphic designer who has created the branding identity of various companies and cultural institutions.STEVEN HELLER, former Art Director at the New York Times, is the author or co-author of more than 120 books on design and popular culture.
About the AuthorARTUR BEIFUSS works for the United Nations as a counter-terrorism analyst.FRANCESCO TRIVINI BELLINI is a graphic designer who has created the branding identity of various companies and cultural institutions.STEVEN HELLER, former Art Director at the New York Times, is the author or co-author of more than 120 books on design and popular culture.
"How terrorists seek to define themselves" according to James D. Crabtree. This is a unique book and a vital one if you are interested in terrorist groups. The book has a short chapter on each group, providing a paragraph or two on the background and history of the group, a timeline, a high-quality line drawing of the group's . "timely handbook for identification of terrorist groups" according to Henry Berry. The Steven Heller doing the Foreword is the noted designer and design critic who as former art director at the N. Y. Times has written or co-authored over 100 books on design and popular culture. In the three-page Foreword, he briefly covers the purpose. Matthew D. Joyce said I bought this because I like to seed my bookshelf with some talking pieces. I bought this because I like to seed my bookshelf with some talking pieces. Little did I know that this book is ABSURDLY well researched. Like whomever put this together is probably on some watch lists now. This is actually a bizarre and off center pers