(Introduction) “Legibility research in printing is concerned with the efficiency of the visible word. So, too, is the practice of typographical design. During the past century both researchers and designers have put forward proposals for making printed letters communicate more efficiently. This report describes and illustrates some of the more significant of these proposals.” Herbert Spencer, Editor
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 Unpublished sketches and drafts from his estate along with commentary from conversations and interviews provide an insight into the creative process of the award-winning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.
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Projekt 26 is a fantastic online store dedicated to vintage Polish posters, as well as operating online, both Harriet and Sylwia also run poster markets, social accounts full of the vibrant works and have a radiating passion and knowledge of the subject.
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Design Archive Feature, Illustration, Members Only Content, Regional Histories
Like the other Cartoguides I have collected from Shell, these artefacts follow a consistent format. These were the first printed editions in the Cartoguides series and were published between 1958 and 1960. Each cover design was illustrated by French graphic artist, Jean Colin
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