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Idea 104, 1971-3

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Content includes:
Black Artists in Graphic Communication
André François and his humorous touch
Biennale of Graphic Design BRNO by Jiri Hlusicka
Philip Castle
Heinz Kröhl
Calderhead, Jackson Inc.
Tadasu Fukano – A Man of Many Faces by Koichi Tsuchiya

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  • Format: Magazine
  • Designer/s: André François
  • Year: 1971
  • Client/Publisher: Seibundo Shinkosha Publishing Co

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Idea 104, 1971-3. Cover design by André François
Idea 104, 1971-3. Cover design by André Françoi
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