‘A book of transcribed quotes in French from the graffitied streets captured during May 1968 events in Paris. Each quote throughout the book is typeset in a different serif or sans serif font, creating a reading experience that feels like a type specimen combined with revolt.’ (theideaofthebook.com)
Design Archive Feature, Magazines & Publishing, Regional Histories
The covers of the periodical ALMANAQUE, which was published in Lisbon, are perfect examples of this pleasure in the unusual and the force of with which all sorts of foreign influences are assimilated.
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Design Archive Feature, Design Education, Ephemera, Regional Histories, Typography & Type Design
I came across two sample books containing printed examples of the work executed by the students in the Composing and Machine Departments of the Polytechnic School of Printing, between 1907 and 1910. I couldn't resist adding these to the archive.
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Design Archive Feature, Illustration, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
As part of my ongoing series documenting publicity design in the tourism industry, here is my third piece. This time, I am showcasing my collected work of Eric Lancaster, a highly skilled graphic artist whose designs played a vital role in shaping the visual identity of mid-20th-century French tourism.
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