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A5/01: Hans Hillmann – The Visual Works, 2009

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Edited by Jens Müller, labor visuell at the University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf
Design: Jens Müller

‘Hans Hillmann (1925-2014) is considered the founding father of the modern German film poster. Over a period of more than two decades, the illustrator created posters that entered the canon of international design history due to their revolutionary new visual ideas. This bilingual monograph features Hilmann’s well-known posters next to unknown works works from his private archive.’

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  • Format: Book
  • Designer/s: Jens Müller (Book Design), Hans Hillmann
  • Year: 2009
  • Client/Publisher: Lars Muller Publishers
  • Size: 150mm x 210mm
Hans Hillmann studied in 1948 to 1949 at the Schule für Handwerk und Kunst in Kassel. Between 1949 and 1953 he attended the Werkakademie and remained in Kassel, working as a graphic designer until 1956, then moved to Frankfurt. From 1954 to 1974, Hillmann designed over 150 film posters.

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A5/01: Hans Hillmann – The Visual Works, 2009
A5/01: Hans Hillmann – The Visual Works, 2009
Hans Hillmann studied in 1948 to 1949 at the Schule für Handwerk und Kunst in Kassel. Between 1949 and 1953 he attended the Werkakademie and remained in Kassel, working as a graphic designer until 1956, then moved to Frankfurt. From 1954 to 1974, Hillmann designed over 150 film posters.
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