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Typografische Monatsblätter, 2, 1990

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The designer of the cover, Swiss-born, Jean-Pierre Graber, was born in 1930 and was a prolific graphic designer and teacher, as well as the chief editor of the Typografische Monatsblätter for various issues. This minimal cover emulates the swiss typographic style and uses both Bodoni with Univers.

Details

  • Format: Magazine
  • Designer/s: Jean-Pierre Graber
  • Year: 1990
  • Client/Publisher: Gewerkschaft Druck und Papier, gdp, Zürich, CH
  • Size: 230mm x 297mm

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Typografische Monatsblätter, 2, 1990. Cover design by Jean-Pierre Graber
Typografische Monatsblätter, 2, 1990. Cover design by Jean-Pierre Graber
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