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Roland Topor

Graphis 151, 1970/71

Content includes:
John Taylor, Geneva: Corita
Manuel Gasser, Zurich: Roland Topor
Rene Parola, Pasadena: Principal Modes of Expression in Op Art
Mario Prassinos, Paris: The Tapestry Cartoon
Jean Michel Folon, Burcy: Fulvio Roiter
Anton Meier, Luzern: Cuban Posters
Dr. Willy Rotzler, Zurich: Artists’ and Photographers’ Self-Promotion
Roger Silvester, Edmonton: Industrial Devices
Stanley Mason, Zurich: Situla Art

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Roland Topor
Roland Topor (1938–1997) was a French illustrator, writer, and filmmaker known for his distinctive surreal and often darkly humorous drawings. Born in Paris to Polish parents, he produced illustrations, books, and graphic work characterised by fine line detail and unsettling imagery. In addition to illustration, he was active in literature, theatre, and film, contributing to projects such as La Planète sauvage. His work occupies a unique position between graphic design, illustration, and visual art, combining satire, narrative, and psychological depth. Explore related designers including Tomi Ungerer and Jean Michel Folon. See also French graphic design history and 1960s 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 151, 1970/71
Graphis 151, 1970/71. Cover design by Roland Topor
Graphis is one of the industries most long-standing magazines. It was first published in 1944 and founded by Walter Herdeg and Walter Amstutz in Zurich, Switzerland. It was released bimonthly and was trilingual, with articles in English, French and German.
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