Centre, French Cartoguide 07, Shell, 1971. Illustrated by Daniel Hamot
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Illustrated Journeys: The Designs of Daniel Hamot

A while back, I bought a set of around 14 French travel guides produced by Shell that came in a leather pouch, each bearing the signature ‘D. Hamot.’ Determining the designer’s full name proved to be a challenge. Their aesthetic could reflect the shifting design trends of the late 1960s.

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