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DVD : HelveticaIn association with Amazon.comstarring: David Carson, Erik Spiekermann, Matthew Carter, Massimo Vignelli, Wim Crouwel directed by: Gary Hustwit  List Price: $24.98 Amazon.com's Price: $19.99 You Save: $4.99 (20%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD EAN: 0082354004224 Format: Dolby, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC Label: Plexifilm Manufacturer: Plexifilm Number Of Discs: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Plexifilm Region Code: 1 Release Date: November 20, 2007 Running Time: 80 minutes Studio: Plexifilm Theatrical Release Date: 2007 Sales Rank: 3694 MPN: 31 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Description: Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface (which will celebrate its 50th birthday in 2007) as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. The film is an exploration of urban spaces in major cities and the type that inhabits them, and a fluid discussion with renowned designers about their work, the creative process, and the choices and aesthetics behind their use of type. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - I have seen it over 6 times...OK I did not mean to see it 6+ times but, I actually saw it on the "big screen" when it was shown at a conference. Then, two weeks later, at another conference on a really big screen. Both with design oriented audiences but one in the U.S. and one in Europe. It was interesting to see what the two audiences found funny, or not. Then, I rented the Netflix DVD, mainly to see the additional interviews but, that DVD did not have them for some reason. After that, it was me showing it to my design ... Read More Rating:  - Boring, even for a movie about a typefaceI have a high tolerance for slow documentaries, but this one was pretty dull. There were some interesting bits; talking heads that got really passionate about art and design, stories about the old days of typesetting, etc. But too much of the film was pretentious filler. Rating: - Kept me awake!I was surprised to find this so interesting. It was very well done and held my attention completely. Rating: - Great DVD on history of typefaces- especially HelveticaSaw some clips form this on YouTube and decided to buy it - if you are into graphic design and marketing, this is fascinating. The authors do a very good job with the documentary style. In addition to the main program (about 90 minutes), there are supplemental outtakes with the designers who were interviewed (bonus material.) Add this DVD to your collection of you want a sold reference on how type design affects us every day - in everything we see. Rating: - Yes, a doc on a font. How can you resist? Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RHIQ4P44KGMT Browse for similar items by category:
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