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Graphis 93, 1961

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Content includes:
Armin Kesser, Zurich: Ben Nicholson
Mary Gowing, London: Hans Schleger
Manuel Gasser, Zurich: Swiss Posters 1960
William B. McDonald, London: Elle.A New Trend in French Magazine Design
Claudio Bianconi, Milano: Marco Biassoni
Dott. Lidia Crescini, Milano: Andrea Mantegna. The Bridal Chamber in the Ducal Palace at Mantua
Dr. Willy Rotzler, Zurich: The Art Directors Club of New York.39th Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art
A. Hyatt Major, New York: J.J. Audubon. Draughtsman of the Birds of America
Hans Pflug, Zurich: Andre and Pierre Gonin’s Limited Editions

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  • Format: Magazine
  • Designer/s: Ben Nicholson
  • Year: 1961
  • Client/Publisher: Graphis Press
  • Size: 235mm x 300mm

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Graphis 93, 1961. Cover design by Ben Nicholson.
Graphis 93, 1961. Cover design by Ben Nicholson.
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