Merz to Emigré and Beyond: Avant-Garde Magazine Design of the Twentieth Century, Phaidon Press, 2003

‘Merz to Emigré and Beyond is an historical survey of avant-garde cultural and political magazines and newspapers all the way from the early twentieth century to the present day. The book features a unique selection of international publications from Europe and the USA including Merz (1920s), View (1940s), East Village Other (1960s), Punk (1970s), Raw (1980s) and Emigré (1990s).’

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  • Format Book
  • Year 2003
  • Client/Publisher Phaidon Press
  • Size 257mm x 296mm

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Merz to Emigré and Beyond: Avant-Garde Magazine Design of the Twentieth Century, Phaidon Press, 2003
Merz to Emigré and Beyond: Avant-Garde Magazine Design of the Twentieth Century, Phaidon Press, 2003
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