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London Travel Guide, 1937

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Edward McKnight Kauffer
Edward McKnight Kauffer was one of Britain’s most highly influential 20th Century Poster Artists and Graphic Designers. He was born in Montana in 1890 and moved to England in his 20s. His main clients included the London Underground, Shell-Mex and American Airlines.

Explore related designers including Ashley Havinden and Tom Eckersley. See also British Modernism, British graphic design history, and Posters.

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London Travel Guide, 1937. Cover design by Edward McKnight Kauffer
London Travel Guide, 1937. Cover design by Edward McKnight Kauffer
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