Category Archives: Graphic Design

EPITOME is the latest book written by Mohammad Radzi Hanif, published by the Shah Alam Gallery (GSA). Most of the images showcased in this book are the result of the gallery exhibition held in July 2018. This book is published in conjunction with the launch of GSA tangkapGambar showcase with the title EPITOME – Personal Perspective.

Radzi Hanif first and second book is essentially Visual Documentation of his photographs compiled from his collection of images as a celebration of the obscure and insignificant. This third book discusses the photo works of five different artists (his included), their personal perspective from the selection of pictures, subject-matter, and stories they tell.

EPITOME the book is essentially an extension to a photo exhibition by five photographers (four with graphic design background) sharing their personal attributes to telling stories and expressing art. The exhibition’s central theme is the selected images from personal perspective taken from the locations far and wide, with emphasis on showcasing visual events, or subjects which radiate charm and appeal to the artists. There are many angles to take a spot and take a picture that could be important, interesting, and memorable. There are several thoughts invading the senses (conscious or unconscious) when one clicks a shutter recording a scene, an event, a place, or a face to be recognized sometimes later, with constant gazing and repeated viewings.

Each photographer picks a selection of photos which represent his interest or taste from his own preferred environment. These are noteworthy subject-matters in a visual study of assorted objects, scenes, or events; natural or man-made; deliberate or unintentional; extrinsic or otherwise. The images have an inherent voice which is often attached to a time seen through a beginning or an ending, an aftermath, a prelude to kaleidoscopic experiences which inherently shape our memory or reasoning. The photographs are in colour or black and white.

Photo Images can’t talk, but it tell stories. It is a representation of words, voices, which communicate intention, messages, to express and manifest.

Featuring The Photo Works of
Harun Tajudin | Taking Shots of Life in the Streets
Masiri Yatim | Traveling the Outdoors for the Natural Landscapes
Mohd Ishak M Din | Sharing Cultures of the World
Mohammad Radzi Hanif | Inherent Beauty in All Things Mundane
Shamsul Ismin Tumin | Designing Visuals with Stock Photography


Product details
Price: RM55.00 (West Malaysia) | RM60.00 (Sabah/Sarawak)
Paperback: 124 pages (Full Colour)
Publisher: Shah Alam Gallery; 1st edition (July 18, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN: 978-967-14345-4-3
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches
Shipping & Delivery: Please sent an email to our Sales Department for pre-calculated fee inquiries.

Design and DTP Layout: Shamsul Ismin Tumin
Cover Design: Shamsul Ismin Tumin

Motif Alam Dalam Batik Dan Songket Melayu

 

Motif Alam Dalam Batik Dan Songket Melayu

Motif Alam Dalam Batik Dan Songket Melayu (Published)

Description:
The Book: I’m Responsible in the Concept and Design of Book Cover and Photography Material for Motif Alam Dalam Batik dan Songket Melayu (Nature Motifs in Malay Batik and Songket) written by Prof. Madya Dr. Haziyah Hussin. The book has won the prestigious Anugerah Buku Terpilih Malaysia 2007. Motif Alam Dalam Batik dan Songket Melayu is Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Malaysia (DBP) special project for its 50th Anniversary on 22th June 2006.

About The Design:
Book Cover Title: Motif Alam Dalam Batik Dan Songket Melayu
Publisher: The Malaysian Institute of Language and Literature

Software Used:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator

Sumur Mahmudah Mawadah dan Anugerah

Sumur Mahmudah Mawadah dan Anugerah (Published)

About The Design:
Book Cover Title: Sumur Mahmudah Mawadah dan Anugerah
Publisher: The Malaysian Institute of Language and Literature

Software Used:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator

Merenung Jendela Hidup

Merenung Jendela Hidup (Published)

Description:
The Book: Merenung Jendela Hidup was writen by Malaysian politician and the former Malaysian Minister of Home Affairs, Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar. This was the toughest assingment as I have to scout for photo location and do the design at the same time. Thanks to Muzium Negara Malaysia for giving me the permission for the photoshot . The photo of Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar was handed over to me by the editor and credit goes to the photographer for a fine work. The book was launched by Former Malaysia Prime Minister Y.A.B Dato’ Seri Abdullah Bin Haji Ahmad Badawi.

About The Design:
Book Cover Title: Merenung Jendela Hidup
Publisher: The Malaysian Institute of Language and Literature

Camera Used:
Canon EOS 20D + Tamron 18-200mm

Software Used:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator

Newspaper Merenung Jendela Hidup

Newspaper Merenung Jendela Hidup

Newspaper clipping of the book launched by Malaysia Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on December 15, 2007 at Menara Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Rumah Tua Di Tepi Kubur

Rumah Tua Di Tepi Kubur (Concept)

About The Design:
Book Cover Title: Rumah Tua Di Tepi Kubur
Publisher: The Malaysian Institute of Language and Literature

Software Used:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator

 

Panduan Kejururawatan

Panduan Kejururawatan (Published)

About The Design:
Book Cover Title: Panduan Kejururawatan
Publisher: The Malaysian Institute of Language and Literature

Camera Used:
Canon EOS 20D + Canon 50mm lens

Software Used:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator

MenantiBuraq

Menanti Buraq (Published)

Description:
The Illustrations were done using Corel Painter X and Wacom Intuos4 . Some minor editing is done using Adobe Photoshop.

About The Design:
Book Cover Title: Menanti Buraq
Publisher: The Malaysian Institute of Language and Literature

Software Used:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Corel Painter X

The Legend Of Hang Tuah

The Legend Of Hang Tuah (Published)

Description:
The Book: I was responsible with the concept and design for the book which tell the story of Hang Tuah, the legendary Malays warrior/hero who lived during the reign of Sultan Mansur Shah of the Sultanate of Malacca in the 15th century. I used my own photo which I took during a theater show, Wangi Jadi Saksi directed by U-Wei Hj. Shaari. I edited the photo using Adobe Photoshop to suit the requirement of the book design.

Here is the link to the original photo which is at my Flickr Gallery – http://www.flickr.com/photos/dinictis/294739974/

About The Design:
Book Cover Title: The Legend Of Hang Tuah
Publisher: The Malaysian Institute of Language and Literature

Camera Used:
Canon EOS 20D + Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens

Software Used:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator

Menara

Menara (Published)

The Book:
The typo “Menara” were done manually in Adobe Illustrator in order to create a 3D look. I added texture and some lighting/gradient effect using Adobe Photoshop.

About The Design:
Book Cover Title: Menara
Publisher: The Malaysian Institute of Language and Literature

Software Used:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator