Look & See: Collected Ephemera and Printed Material (Anthony Burrill), Thames & Hudson, 2018

‘Look & See offers a very personal insight into the idiosyncratic influences and inspirations behind the creativity of Anthony Burrill, designer and letterpress guru. Selecting from his private collection of printed matter, lovingly gathered and curated throughout his career, this is a celebration of the pieces of paper that surround our everyday lives, offering a whimsical and, at times, almost philosophical perspective on how we view printed artefacts. Each piece is accompanied by an observation by Burrill that reveals his sensitive knowledge and understanding about design and its place it the real world. Beautifully crafted into a whole much greater than the sum of its delightful parts, this is a publication that will entrance and be treasured in equal measure.’

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  • Format Book
  • Designer/s Anthony Burrill
  • Year 2018
  • Client/Publisher Thames & Hudson
  • Size 195mm x 250mm
Anthony Burrill
Anthony Burrill is a British graphic designer, printmaker, and illustrator known for his typographic work and messages. Working mainly with letterpress printing, his phrase 'Work Hard and Be Nice to People' is an international design icon. His work explores the power of simplicity, language, and hand-craft.

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Look & See: Collected Ephemera and Printed Material (Anthony Burrill), Thames & Hudson, 2018
Look & See: Collected Ephemera and Printed Material (Anthony Burrill), Thames & Hudson, 2018
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