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Bradbury Thompson

Art Direction, Magazine of Visual Communication, Vol XII, No 10, February 1961

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Bradbury Thompson
Bradbury Thompson was born in Kansas in 1911 and studied at Washburn College. He began working at Westvaco in 1938 on Inspirations, the West Virginia Paper and Pulp magazine. He was also a book designer and design consultant for publishers. Explore related designers including Paul Rand and Herb Lubalin. See also American Modernism, Type Specimens, and 1950s graphic design history.
Art Direction
Art Direction was an American magazine showcasing campaigns, advertising, and design practice.

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Art Direction, Magazine of Visual Communication, Vol XII, No 10, February 1961. Cover design by Bradbury Thompson
Art Direction, Magazine of Visual Communication, Vol XII, No 10, February 1961. Cover design by Bradbury Thompson
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