Abram Games

South Bank Exhibition, Festival of Britain, Guide Book, 1951

Designed to “Showcase the best of British Art, Agriculture & Industry & give cheer & confidence back to a tired & grieving population”.

Details

  • Format Programme
  • Designer/s Abram Games
  • Year 1951
  • Client/Publisher British Government
  • Size 185mm x 242mm
Abram Games
Abram Games worked with clients including the United Nations, London Transport, British Airways, Shell, the Financial Times and Guinness. 'In the Second World War he was appointed 'Official War Poster Artist' and designed 100 posters'. Explore related designers including Tom Eckersley and FHK Henrion. See also British Modernism, British graphic design history, and 1940s graphic design history.

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South Bank Exhibition, Festival of Britain, Guide Book, 1951. Design by Abram Games
South Bank Exhibition, Festival of Britain, Guide Book, 1951. Design by Abram Games
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