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Graphic designers in Britain – Michael James
So many foreigners
Industry’s press: Roy Bell
Sweet and savoury
Penrose 65 – book review
The ‘punchy outfit’ of David Wozencroft: N. Phillips
The pack age
Something new under the Sun: James Moran
Let’s clear the air – What’s wrong with printers?: F. E. Newman
Let’s clear the air – What’s wrong with print buyers?: Peter Bentley
Jonathan Well’s commentary: paper for print
Will photo-polymer plates replace the electro?
The alphabet for instant layout: J. Cousins
Type book for typographers
Small offset – the print buyer’s sheet anchor
News and commentary on what’s new
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Design Archive Feature, Magazines & Publishing, Members Only Content, Typography & Type Design
Gregory Vines' design and process behind the Typographische Monatsblätter 1978 covers. From the initial inspiration drawn from Bellinzona's gate to the process of film montage, resulting in six stunning cover masterpieces.
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Design Archive Feature, Illustration, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
A while back, I bought a set of around 14 French travel guides produced by Shell that came in a leather pouch, each bearing the signature ‘D. Hamot.’ Determining the designer's full name proved to be a challenge. Their aesthetic could reflect the shifting design trends of the late 1960s.
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Advertising Design, Design Archive Feature, Ephemera, Members Only Content
A collection of matchbox labels from around the world. Graphic design history of one of advertising's smallest and most overlooked formats.
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