André François

Graphis 106, 1963

Content includes:
Dr. Willy Rotzler, Zürich: IBM. Portrait of an International Company
Dr. Walter Staehelin, Basel: Frtiz Bühler†
Pierre Gascar, Paris: 2 x André François
Hans Looser, Zürich: International Car Advertising
Raymond Gid, Paris: Saul Bass
Renato Giani, Roma: Renzo Vespignani

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André François
André François was born on November 9, 1915, and attended the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 1933 and the Ecole de Cassandre in Paris in 1934-35. His work includes posters, illustrations, stage design, and sculpture. Explore related designers including Jean Colin and Raymond Savignac. See also French graphic design history and 1950s graphic design history.
Graphis
Graphis is an international magazine founded in 1944 featuring graphic design, advertising, and illustration from around the world.

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Graphis 106, 1963. Cover design by André François
Graphis 106, 1963. Cover design by André François

 

Graphis 106, 1963 Inner
Graphis 106, 1963 Inner

 

Graphis 106, 1963 Inner
Graphis 106, 1963 Inner

 

Graphis 106, 1963 Inner
Graphis 106, 1963 Inner

 

Graphis 106, 1963 Inner
Graphis 106, 1963 Inner
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