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Herb Lubalin: American Graphic Designer 1918–1981 (compact edition), Unit Editions, 2013

(From Unit Editions) ‘In 2012, Unit Editions published Herb Lubalin: American Graphic Designer, 1918–1981. This deluxe edition—encased in a numbered, limited edition presentation box—quickly sold out. The success of the deluxe edition prompted the release of Herb Lubalin: American Graphic Designer, 1918–1981—The Compact Edition in December 2013.

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  • Format Book
  • Designer/s Spin, London (Book Design), Herb Lubalin
  • Year 2013
  • Client/Publisher Unit Editions, London.
  • Size 175mm x 230mm
Spin, London (Book Design), Herb Lubalin
Herb Lubalin graduated from Cooper Union in 1939 and initially designed exhibits for the New York World's Fair. After freelancing and working as an art director for various agencies, he joined Sudler and Hennessey in 1946, where he became vice president and creative director. His work earned him numerous awards from the New York Art Directors Club, Type Directors Club, and AIGA. Explore related designers including Paul Rand and Seymour Chwast. See also American Modernism, American graphic design history, and 1960s graphic design history.

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Herb Lubalin: American Graphic Designer 1918–1981 (compact edition) , Unit Editions, 2013
Herb Lubalin: American Graphic Designer 1918–1981 (compact edition) , Unit Editions, 2013
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