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Posters David Publishing, 1954

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The first volume of the Design Encyclopedia series, Posters, explains pre-war and post-war designs with many illustrations. Edited by Hara Hiroshi, Katsumi Masaru, and Kono Takashi. In addition to introducing many works by famous artists such as Okamoto Taro, Kamekura Yusaku, Raymond Savignac, Pablo Picasso, and Yamana Fumio, it also contains a wealth of texts such as “The History of Posters” and “The Aesthetics of Posters.”

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  • Format: Book
  • Year: 1954
  • Client/Publisher: David Publishing
  • Size: 188mm x 270mm

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Posters <Design Encyclopedia Volume 1> David Publishing, 1954
Posters <Design Encyclopedia Volume 1> David Publishing, 1954

 

Posters <Design Encyclopedia Volume 1> David Publishing, 1954
Posters <Design Encyclopedia Volume 1> David Publishing, 1954

 

Posters <Design Encyclopedia Volume 1> David Publishing, 1954
Posters <Design Encyclopedia Volume 1> David Publishing, 1954

 

Posters <Design Encyclopedia Volume 1> David Publishing, 1954
Posters <Design Encyclopedia Volume 1> David Publishing, 1954
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