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Future Books Volume 1 – Overture, Industry Government Science Arts, 1946

Includes many charts by The Isotype Institute.

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  • Format Book
  • Designer/s John Armstrong
  • Year 1946
  • Client/Publisher Leathley Publications Ltd
  • Size 220mm x 300mm
John Armstrong
Future Books
Future Books was a British wartime and postwar publication series exploring social and industrial futures, with covers designed by leading British graphic designers including Abram Games and FHK Henrion.

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Future Books Volume 1 - Overture, Industry Government Science Arts, 1946. Cover design by John Armstrong
Future Books Volume 1 – Overture, Industry Government Science Arts, 1946. Cover design by John Armstrong

 

Future Books Volume 1 - Overture, Industry Government Science Arts, 1946
Future Books Volume 1 – Overture, Industry Government Science Arts, 1946

 

Future Books Volume 1 - Overture, Industry Government Science Arts, 1946
Future Books Volume 1 – Overture, Industry Government Science Arts, 1946
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