Went to a show last night at the Tabernacle and the headlining band ("Crowded House", don't laugh) had a backdrop of a collage of newspaper clippings that was about 30' wide x 25' tall. It looked really awesome. I love to see type and type compositions all mixed up and enlarged to massive scale.The music was good, but a bit dated. I really went to see the opening act, Pete Yorn. His band was pretty good.Anyway, I was inspired and am looking for any reason to put enlarged type on a huge space.
Here's a pic I found from one of their other recent shows. It's not great, but it shows a bit of the backdrop.
This is a book I got recently. I am just getting into it, but am interested in focusing on working with a grid more consistently for better composition.
typography: 26 letters, millions of combinations, expressions, gestures, inflections. millions of ways to make them look horrid, repulsive and dull. here's to making them make sense. making them stick in the viewers mind and comprehend your message.