WAR POSTERS OF THE UNITED NATIONS
EDITORIAL, The Poster Serves
THE WAR IN POSTERS. A Review by V. Rotter, M.S.I.A.
SYMBOLS IN A CHANGING WORLD. By William Henson
ALLIED WAR POSTERS. By Paul Colin, the well-known French Poster Artist
NOTES AND NEWS. Pull Together. Telling the World. Gold and Silversmiths, etc. 92
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Yoshio Hayakawa is one of Japan’s most influential post-war poster designers. His work represents a fusion of traditional Japanese art and European modernism often using soft, poetic brushstrokes and refined colour palettes and capturing the elegance of Japanese aesthetics while integrating the clean lines and bold visual language of Western design.
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The book "Modern Man In The Making" (1939), is a fantastic example of Neurath's work. The book uses Isotype's principles with text to illustrate complex societal issues like globalisation and war's impact on economies, prioritising visual recognition through symbols to aid in memorability—a philosophy that remains paramount in design today.
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I have long been a fan of Counter-Print, as a student, I would order their newsprint publications, peruse their Flickr albums and now, over a decade later I still buy their latest releases and their site provides our staff with great giftse throughout the year. I interviewed one of the founders, Jon Dowling to find out more about setting up Counter-Print, their favourite books and which publishers inspire them.
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