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Visible Language, Vol 06, 04, Autumn 1972

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Content includes:
One Second of Reading, Philip B. Gough
The Typographic Element in Cubism, 1911-1915, Susan Marcus
Changing Responsibilities of the Typographic Designer, G. W. Ovink
Program for Developing Visual Symbols Ed Bedno
Words about Ed Ruscha, David Bourdon

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  • Format: Magazine
  • Year: 1972
  • Size: 154mm x 233mm

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Visible Language, Vol 06, 04, Autumn 1972
Visible Language, Vol 06, 04, Autumn 1972
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