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Novum Gebrauchsgraphik, 4, 1976

Information

Content includes:
Hans Baumeister – Foreword
Heinrich Ficher – Reproduction+Graphic Design, II.Photogravure
Posters
Periodicals
Alexandre Alexandre – LUI Régis Pagniez, An interview with the Art Director
ADS
Christof Michaels – Leonhard & Kern Stuttgart, ads in photogravure
Brochures and catalogues
Peggy Lindner – Quelle, Alfred E.Schulz, An interview with the Advertising Director
Stamps
Books
Panoramas, Calendars, Packagings

Details

  • Format: Magazine
  • Designer/s: Victor Vasarely
  • Year: 1976
  • Size: 230mm x 295mm

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Novum Gebrauchsgraphik, 4, 1976. Cover design by Victor Vasarely
Novum Gebrauchsgraphik, 4, 1976. Cover design by Victor Vasarely
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