Branding Terror

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. The branding they employ may contain complex systems of meaning and emotion; it conveys the group's beliefs and capabilities. 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. 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. The group's branding - the symbolism, colours and typography of its logo and flag - is then analysed in detail. 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.

Auteur

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.

Texte du rabat

Terrorist groups are no different from other organisations in their use of branding to promote ideas and to distinguish themselves from groups that share similar aims, and this comprehensive new book looks at how the world's major terrorist organisations have designed their own visual identities. From al-Quaeda to the Real IRA this will interest both graphic designers and anyone interested in international politics and counter-intelligence.

Résumé
A unique handbook of the logos of contemporary terrorist organizations worldwide, from al-Qaeda to the Real IRA, with a foreword by renowned graphic designer Steven Heller, and a chronology of major terrorist actions. This is an invaluable resource for graphic designers and anyone interested in international politics and counter-intelligence.