Contents of Issue 8 of Typografia
Supplements
Two-colour bookseller’s announcement. Designed by painter František Kyselý. Printed by A. Maršíček at the Workers’ Printing House
One- and two-colour visiting cards. Designed by Rudolf Kovář and Miroslav Čadský. Printed by Josef Vlk at “Politika”
Two-colour menu. Designed by Antonín Šírek. Printed by A. Maršíček at the Workers’ Printing House
Three-colour poster. Designed by Method Kaláb. Printed by A. Maršíček at the Workers’ Printing House
Two-colour invoice form. Designed and printed by Josef Rosol and A. Maršíček at the Workers’ Printing House
Two-colour invitation and address card. Designed by Josef Mahnig and Rudolf Kovář. Printed by Josef Vlk at “Politika”
One-colour notices. Designed by Method Kaláb. Printed by Jan Šnajber at the Workers’ Printing House
Articles Included
Richard Martinčík: From the History of Czech Printing III
Rudolf Hála: Several Thoughts for Ourselves and Others
D. E. W. Bredt: The Book as a Technical-Industrial Product IV
Jarka Motyčka: Ideas and Opinions
Literature and Miscellanies
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
From the graphic design archive:
Design & Politics, Design Archive Feature, Members Only Content, Movements, Regional Histories
The 1960s was an era characterised by political, social, and cultural shifts. The counterculture movement emerged as a response to the perceived failures of the mainstream establishment, sparking a wave of activism and alternative ideologies. And with these an array of printed matter. Counterculture publications, often referred to as the "underground press," became powerful platforms for dissent, expression, and the exploration of new ideas.
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Design Archive Feature, Design Education, Magazines & Publishing, Members Only Content
Across Europe, industry unions and trade journals shaped the professionalisation of graphic design between 1890 and 1930. Journals such as Typografia, Das Plakat, The Penrose Annual and Typographische Jahrbucher.
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Advertising Design, Design Archive Feature
Theo Häussler's commercial art is distinguished by its clear and disciplined form and its distinct advertising message.
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