The End of Print: the Graphic Design of David Carson, Laurence King, 1995

(Foreword) ‘The End of Print is the first collection of the work of David Carson, arguably the most innovative and influential graphic designer of the 1990s. Carson’s layered, challenging approach to typography has earned him an international reputation. At the cutting edge, he continually reinvents the relationship between design and type and has single-handedly changed the course of graphic design. A former professional surfer, sociology teacher and now art director of Ray Gun magazine, Carson has crystallized the look and attitude of an entire generation and leads a revolution in visual communication. In just a few years, he has acquired a cult following of young designers eager to break with tradition and forge a new aesthetic.’

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  • Format Book
  • Designer/s David Carson
  • Year 1995
  • Client/Publisher Laurence King
  • Size 245mm x 285mm
David Carson
David Carson is an American graphic designer and design director known for his experimental typographic work and distinct style. He worked as an art director for various magazines, including Self and Musician, Transworld Skateboarding, Beach Culture and Ray Gun. He now runs his design firm, David Carson Design, which has attracted clients such as Pepsi, Nike, American Airlines, Atlantic Records, Audi, Levi's, MTV, Nike, Pepsi and Ray Ban. Explore related designers including Neville Brody and Rudy VanderLans. See also Postmodernism and 1990s graphic design history.

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The End of Print: the Graphic Design of David Carson, Laurence King, 1995
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