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The first survey of Leo Lionni’s protean career as a graphic
designer, children’s book creator, and fine artist. Between
Worlds: The Art and Design of Leo Lionni opens at the Norman
Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA, on 18 November 2023. Leo Lionni
(1910–1999) was a key figure of postwar visual culture, who
believed that a smart, pithy design language could unite people
across generations and cultural boundaries. He first achieved
success in the field of graphic design, serving as the influential
art director of Fortune magazine from 1948 to 1960 and personally
executing such innovative designs as the catalogue for the Museum
of Modern Art’s seminal photo exhibition The Family of Man. Then,
in the 1960s, he embarked on an equally groundbreaking career in
picture books, using torn-paper collages to illustrate modern
animal fables such as Frederick and Swimmy, which are still beloved
today. But even as his books won multiple Caldecott Honors, Lionni
— who had begun as a painter — also maintained a fine art
practice centered on his Parallel Botany, a richly imagined world
of fanciful plants. This volume, the catalogue of a major
exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum, is the first to present
Lionni’s extraordinary career in the round. Written by leading
scholars and with an introduction by the artist’s granddaughter,
it is illustrated with abundant examples of his work, including
many little-seen items from the Lionni family archives. Leo Lionni:
Storyteller, Artist, Designer will be an important, and
eye-opening, contribution to the history of art and design.
Published to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Beatrix
Potter's birth, this magnificent collection celebrates the artist
behind The Tale of Peter Rabbit and numerous other beloved
children's books. Brimming with famous images and rarely seen
gems-ranging from character sketches and notebook pages to
watercolour landscapes and natural history illustrations-this
monograph explores Potter's artistic process and reveals the places
that inspired her timeless work. Organised geographically and
featuring more than 200 images from the artist's oeuvre, The Art of
Beatrix Potter includes illuminating essays by Potter scholar Linda
Lear, illustration historian Steven Heller, and children's book
illustrator Eleanor Taylor. A definitive volume on one of the
world's most influential authors, a woman whose artistry deserves
to be fully celebrated.
Gleaned from thousands of images, this book offers the best of
American print advertising in the age of the “Big Idea.” From
the height of American consumerism, bold and colorful campaigns
paint a fascinating portrait of the 1950s and ’60s, as concerns
about the Cold War gave way to the carefree booze-and-cigarettes
capitalism of the Mad Men era.Digitally remastered for optimum
reproduction quality, the ads burst with crisp fonts and colors, as
well as a sexy sense of possibility, beguiling their audience to
buy everything from guns to girdles, cars to toothpaste, air travel
to home appliances. At turns startling, amusing and inspiring, this
panorama of midcentury marketing is at once an evocative period
piece and a showcase of design innovation and advertising wit.
Jim Heimann's new book on Menu Design in Europe is a mouthwatering
feast for the eyes, featuring hundreds of European menus from the
early 19th century to the end of the millennium. At once a history
of continental cuisine and a sprawling survey of graphic styles,
Menu Design in Europe satisfies the craving for foodies and design
enthusiasts alike. The dominance of French cuisine provided the
template for the culinary delights that spread throughout (and
beyond) the continent. As restaurants and dining experiences
increased in the 19th century, the need for a more formal
presentation of available items resulted in a range of printed
menus that could be both extravagant and simple. The 1891 menu from
Paris's Le Grand Vefour, with its intricate die-cut design, evokes
a bustling Belle Epoque bistro, while the 1932 menu from London's
Royal Palace Hotel transports you to the bar at a spirited, Jazz
Age nightspot. On the opposite side of the design spectrum, the
menu for the mid-century Lasserre restaurant expresses a
surrealistic simplicity. A range of stylistic decades is
represented, from masterpieces of Art Nouveau and Art Deco to the
graphic appropriations of the German Democratic Republic. Also
showcased are the Michelin awarded restaurants of the celebrity
chef-era and rarities such as a German military menu from World War
II. More than just bills of fare, these menus often represent a
memorable dining experience, at times being presented with as much
care and attention to detail as the meal itself. So, although one
cannot sit in La Tour D'Argent in 1952 and sample its famous duck
dish Le Caneton Tour d'Argent, we can surely imagine what it was
like when looking at the waterfowl-themed illustration displaying
the night's offerings. Featuring an essay by graphic design
historian Steven Heller and captions by leading ephemerist and
antiquarian book dealer Marc Selvaggio, Menu Design In Europe
features menus from leading collectors and institutions, providing
a sumptuous visual banquet and historical document of two centuries
of culinary traditions.
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The Illustrator (Hardcover)
Steven Heller, Julius Wiedemann
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An overview of the work of illustrator and designer Milton Glaser
during the 1960s and 70s From 1954, when he co-founded the
legendary Push Pin Studios, to the late '70s, Milton Glaser was one
of the most celebrated graphic designers of his day, whose work
graced countless book and album covers, posters, magazine covers,
and advertisements, both famous and little-known. Glaser largely
defined the international visual style for illustration,
advertising, and typeface design and interest in his legacy
continues unabated, with modern creatives acknowledging his
influence; for example, in 2014 Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner
enlisted Glaser to design the ad campaign and branding for the
show's final season. His renowned work garnered solo exhibitions at
the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris and the Museum of Modern Art
in New York. Creator of the iconic 'I love NY' logo (featuring a
heart symbol in place of the word 'love') and cofounder of New York
magazine, Glaser received numerous accolades and lifetime
achievement awards. Across thousands of works across all print
media, he invented a graphic language of bright, flat color,
drawing and collage, imbued with wit. This collection of work from
Glaser's Pop period features hundreds of examples of his design
that have not been seen since their original publication,
demonstrating the graphic revolution that transformed design and
popular culture.
Both eclipsed and influenced by television, American print ads of
the 1970s departed from the bold, graphic forms and subtle messages
that were typical of their sixties counterparts. More literal, more
in-your-face, 70s ads sought to capture the attention of a public
accustomed to blaring, to-the-point TV commercials. All was not
lost, though; as ads are a sign of the times, racial and ecological
awareness crept into everything from cigarette to car
advertisements, reminding Americans that everyday products were hip
to the modern age. In an attempt to discover how best to
communicate with a mass audience, marketing specialists studied
focus groups with furious determination, thus producing such
dumbed-down gems as "sisters are different from brothers," the
slogan used for an African-American hair product. By the end of the
decade, however, print ads had begun to recoup, gaining in
originality and creativity as they focused on target audiences
through carefully chosen placement in smaller publications. A
fascinating study of mass culture dissemination in a post-hippie,
television-obsessed nation, this weighty volume delivers an
exhaustive and nostalgic overview of 70s advertising.
The projects in this book began as a list Stefan Sagmeister found
in his diary under the title "Things I have learned in my life so
far." Given an incredible amount of freedom by some of his clients,
he began transforming these aphorisms into typographic works; they
have since appeared as French and Portuguese billboards, a Japanese
annual report, on German television, in an Austrian magazine, as a
New York direct mailer and as an American poster campaign. Taken
together, the collection is part design project, part work of art,
part examination of the pursuit of happiness. To this end, noted
designer Steven Heller, art critic and curator Nancy Spector and
psychologist and Happiness: The Science Behind Your Smile author
Daniel Nettle contribute essays to the book. The new edition
contains three additional signatures (48 pages) covering new works,
such as the Dietch Gallery exhibition in SOHO that coincided with
the book's opening and The Happy Film, a documentary that Stefan is
launching next autumn.
The instant and massive success of "Star Wars "took Lucasfilm by
surprise, but in 1978, an industry unto itself was born, consisting
of books, trading cards, magazines, video games, and merchandise.
The art created for these projects continues to expand the limits
and celebrate the iconography of the "Star Wars "galaxy.
Now the third book in the Star Wars Art series, "Illustration,"
collects the best of these artworks, as curated by George Lucas.
Featuring previously unpublished, rarely seen, and fan-favorite art
from Mark Chiarello, Dave Dorman, Hugh Fleming, Tim and Greg
Hildebrandt, Ralph McQuarrie, Jon J. Muth, Tsuneo Sanda, Drew
Struzan, Jerry Vanderstelt, Christian Waggoner, and many others,
"Star Wars Art: Illustration "explores the wide range of styles
that illustrators have brought to bear on a galaxy far, far away .
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From the Los Angeles riots to the Columbine High School massacre,
Americans witnessed events and purchased items that reflected the
best and worst of the decade. Bill Clinton's presidency was in
jeopardy, the digital age had erupted, and Silicon Valley was
affecting everyone on the planet. Meanwhile nudity and sex ruled
the pages of magazines, selling everything from haute couture to
fragrances and microwave ovens. Nirvana entertained Generation X
while the "Greatest Generation" considered purchasing a Probe and
something called a Hummer. Super Soakers and the game consoles Game
Boy and PlayStation were the new toys, as Super Mario World, Gran
Turismo, and Sonic the Hedgehog were warping the minds of young
people everywhere. Luxury brands were in demand: shoppers coveted a
Gucci bag, a Louis Vuitton tote, a Hermes scarf, or a Prada frock.
TWA and Continental Airlines still flew the airways and Volkswagen
reimagined the Beetle. It was a decade that seemed safely benign,
but was jammed with events and consumption on a grand scale,
setting the stage for the 21st century. Featuring six chapters that
cover a range of advertising, from food and fashion to
entertainment and cars, a Desert Storm's worth of advertising
highlights makes All-American Ads of the '90s a must-have
compendium for every Beanie Babies-collecting, Simpsons-watching,
pog-hoarding, and Harry Potter-loving citizen of 1990s consumerism.
Learn to paint gorgeous contemporary art by practicing watercolor
technique directly in this instructional sketchbook. Through 100
different experiments, artist Sasha Prood teaches you traditional
techniques like wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, and flat washes, and also
encourages you to play with the paint through colorful ombres,
unique bloom textures, and added elements like salt and sponging.
Each experiment is accompanied by Sasha's beautifully painted
examples and space to practice your skills on the thick pages of
the sketchbook. Sasha makes watercolors accessible by setting you
up to paint a series of practice swatches before attempting to make
final art and she emphasizes experimentation with color and
technique so that you can learn to enjoy and embrace all the unique
qualities of watercolor.
A stunning and thought-provoking round-up of today's most
interesting visual communication projects, Graphic Design
Sourcebook surveys the work of one hundred of the world's most
exciting and groundbreaking practitioners. This informative guide
to contemporary graphic design is illustrated with a wide variety
of projects, from websites, apps, banner ads, packaging and
infographics to exhibition design, social issue posters, corporate
branding campaigns and interactive media design. Each designer's
entry also includes detailed biographic information and a short
precis on the designer's approach, written by the designers
themselves. Graphic Design Sourcebook is an essential guide for
anyone interested in the power of visual communication, and is an
absolute must-have publication for students and professional
practitioners alike.
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Stencil Type (Paperback)
Steven Heller, Louise Fili
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Stencils are ubiquitous in the fields of industry, military,
traffic and transportation, as well as in the home, often applied
as ornamental patterns on cabinets, walls and floors. And because
they are an affordable means of mass communication, stencils are
even employed by populist, rebellious and street-art movements.
This follow-up to the cult typography volumes Scripts and Shadow
Type, perennial favourites among designers looking for fresh and
unexpected ideas, presents hundreds of examples from the 19th
through the 20th centuries, artfully selected by Steven Heller and
Louise Fili, preceded by a historical introduction and arranged by
country of origin.
Award-winning artist and illustrator Sara Fanelli is one of the
world's foremost illustrators, renowned for her experimental
techniques that have spawned many imitators. Her unique
contribution to book illustration is evident in such memorable
books as "Dear Diary" ('one of the most extraordinary picture books
ever devised' - "The independent"; 'an eccentric masterpiece' -
"The Guardian"), "Mythological Monsters" ('a model of artistic
engagement' - "Kirkus Reviews") and "My Map Book" ('an exhilarating
and liberating book for all' - "The Guardian"). More recently she
illustrated "The New Faber Book of Children's Verse and Pinocchio"
(for the cover of which she was awarded first prize in the V&A
Illustration Awards). Fanelli's inspiration lies not only in the
visual arts but also in literature and the theatre. "Sometimes I
Think, Sometimes I Am" is a remarkable creation by the artist, in
which Fanelli takes the quotations and aphorisms that inspire her
work, from Dante and Goethe to Calvino and Beckett, and places them
in the context of a completely original artistic creation -
sketchbooks, collages, paintings and drawings - at the heart of
which lies a beautiful miniature book-within-a-book. The book opens
with a newly commissioned text from Steven Heller, while Marina
Warner introduces each of the five 'chapters' - 'Devils and
Angels', 'Love', 'Colour', 'Myth' and 'The Absurd' - that make up
this unique work. This is a book that will be enjoyed by anyone
alert to the possibilities of what a book can be. It will be
treasured, collected and marvelled at for years to come.
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