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German Modern: Graphic Design from Wilhelm to Weimar, Chronicle Books, 1998

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by Steven Heller (Author), Louise Fili (Author)

‘German Modern explores one of the fountainheads of modern graphic design. The renowned design team of Heller and Fili presents over 200 of the most distinctive images that helped to define the look known as ”modern”. ‘

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  • Format: Book
  • Year: 1998
  • Client/Publisher: Chronicle Books
  • Size: 223mm x 202mm

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German Modern - Graphic Design from Wilhelm to Weimar, Chronicle Books, 1998
German Modern – Graphic Design from Wilhelm to Weimar, Chronicle Books, 1998

 

German Modern - Graphic Design from Wilhelm to Weimar, Chronicle Books, 1998
German Modern – Graphic Design from Wilhelm to Weimar, Chronicle Books, 1998

 

German Modern - Graphic Design from Wilhelm to Weimar, Chronicle Books, 1998
German Modern – Graphic Design from Wilhelm to Weimar, Chronicle Books, 1998

 

German Modern - Graphic Design from Wilhelm to Weimar, Chronicle Books, 1998
German Modern – Graphic Design from Wilhelm to Weimar, Chronicle Books, 1998
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