![]() ![]() His book changed the way I think about symmetry, symbols, and art.” ![]() “A typographical design consisting of text modified in such a way that it can be read in multiple orientations, as in mirror image, inverted, or when rotated.”ĭuring an interview with Bookbrowse, Brown described how Langdon’s work had affected him: “Artist and philosopher John Langdon is one of our true geniuses. Long before Dan Brown rose to fame through the Robert Langdon series, he studied John Langdon’s work in the latter’s book Wordplay: Ambigrams and Reflections on the Art of Ambigrams. John Langdon: ‘I think the character has become less fresh and exciting’ ‘One of our true geniuses’ ![]() This unassuming middle-aged man lives on the outskirts of Philadelphia, where most of his time is spent designing logos.īut John Langdon, who Brown once described “a brilliant alchemist of symbols and language” also happens to have inspired his literary and cinematic namesake – even if he doesn’t share the same sartorial taste. ![]()
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