City Limits, no. 1, 9 to 15 October 1981

The first issue of City Limits was published in 1981. It was an alternative weekly events listings magazine for London and ran until 1993. For its first year, the magazines art editor was David King.

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David King 
David King (1943–2016) was a British graphic designer and art director best known for his influential work as art director of The Sunday Times Magazine in the 1960s and 70s, and for his extensive collection of Soviet visual culture. He studied at the London College of Printing and worked alongside Michael Rand at The Sunday Times. His application of Constructivist graphic principles to editorial design was highly influential on British design. His collection of Soviet posters, photographs, and documents, over 250,000 items! Was acquired by Tate Modern. Explore related designers including John Heartfield and Neville Brody. See also British graphic design history and 1970s graphic design history.
City Limits
City Limits was a London culture and listings magazine with a distinctive design by David King.

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City Limits, no. 1, 9 to 15 October 1981. Designed by David King
City Limits, no. 1, 9 to 15 October 1981. Designed by David King
The first issue of City Limits was published in 1981. It was an alternative weekly events listings magazine for London and ran until 1993. For its first year, the magazines art editor was David King.
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