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A Logo for London


  • L.King (Hachette)
  • by David Lawrence
The London Transport bar and circle also known as the bulls-eye or roundel is an icon of commercial design. Over the last century it has come to represent not only Londons transport network but also the city itself. This fascinating book charts the history and development of the symbol from the early 20th century to the present day, and explores its use across the companys many activities, as well as its wide-ranging cultural influence.

ISBN 9781780672960 | E | HB
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Publisher L.King (Hachette)
ISBN 9781780672960
Author(s) David Lawrence
Publication date September 2013
Edition Hardback
Dimensions 250 x 220 mm
Illustrations 250 col.ill.
Pages 176
Language(s) Eng. ed.
Description

The London Transport bar and circle also known as the bulls-eye or roundel is an icon of commercial design. Over the last century it has come to represent not only Londons transport network but also the city itself. Rare for the logo of a large organization, the symbol is often perceived as being cool, and its influence has extended into many other fields, including fashion, pop music and counter-culture. This fascinating book charts the history and development of the symbol from the early 20th century to the present day, and explores its use across the companys many activities, as well as its wide-ranging cultural influence. Richly illustrated with poster artworks, photographs and other graphic material from the London Transport Museum archives, the book features numerous inventive uses of the bar and circle, many of them previously unpublished.