Book Reviews & Press Releases

• America
• Mid Century Modernism

Volume launches the first major retrospective of American graphic design polymath and mid-century modernist master, Rudolph de Harak

In the ambitious new monograph Rational Simplicity: Rudolph de Harak, Graphic Designer, Volume shines a light on the complete arc of the exceptionally rich and varied career of Rudolph de Harak, showcasing his vibrant, graphic, formally brilliant work, which blazed a colourful trail through the middle decades of the twentieth century.

Design Archive Feature, Magazines & Publishing, Members Only Content, Regional Histories

• Netherlands
• Mid Century Modernism, Dutch Modernism

Drukkersweekblad en Autolijn: Compiling Dutch Design History

Each year, leading Dutch artists were commissioned to design the covers and inner pages of Drukkersweekblad en Autolijn. Including designers included Dick Elffers, Willem Sandberg, Jan van Toorn, Wim Crouwel, and Jurriaan Schrofer. The journal documented important design trends and developments in The Netherlands.

Book Reviews & Press Releases

Moving Pictures – The complete film posters of Hans Hillmann

This book shows, for the first time, all of Hans Hillmann’s film posters. Unpublished sketches and drafts from his estate along with commentary from conversations and interviews provide an insight into the creative process of the award-winning designer.