Oldřich Hlavsa

Typografia, ročník 58, 06, 1955

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Oldřich Hlavsa
Oldřich Hlavsa worked primarily in publication design and typography and played a major part in Czech graphic design history. He designed over 2000 book covers and published a series of his own books related to typography. Explore related designers including Ladislav Sutnar and Karel Teige. See also Czech graphic design history, Magazines, and 1950s graphic design history.
Typografia
Typografia is a Czech typography and printing journal featuring technical articles and historic design. The magazine was first released in 1888 in Prague.

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Typografia, ročník 58, 06, 1955. Cover design by Oldřich Hlavsa
Typografia, ročník 58, 06, 1955. Cover design by Oldřich Hlavsa
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