Nine Pioneers In American Graphic Design
Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1989. 1st Edition. Small folio, publisher's slate cloth, spine stamped in orange, tangerine endpapers, original illustrated dust jacket.
First edition of graphic designer R. Roger Remington and design historian Barbara Hodik’s study of mid-century graphic designers. Comprises profiles on the likes of Alexey Brodovitch, Alvin Lustig, Will Burtin, Mehemed Fehmy Agha, Ladislav Stunar, William Golden, and others, detailing their educational backgrounds, creative philosophies, clients, and contributions (posters, magazines, dust jackets, signage, business graphics, and more). Notably, the book generated a minor controversy in the design world as the Austrian-born designer Cipe Pineles was omitted while both of her husbands (Burtin and Golden) were included, leading her biographer Martha Scotford to publish an article in protest. Illustrated with more than 200 color and black-and-white plates; with notes, bibliography, and index. Unclipped dust jacket with minor soiling, sunning and edgewear. Near fine. Item #10386
$75.00