Series: Future Books

Future Books was a British wartime and postwar publication series exploring social and industrial futures, with covers designed by leading British graphic designers including Abram Games and FHK Henrion.

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Future Books Volume 3, no 3 – Overture, Industry Government Science Arts, 1948

From the graphic design archive:

Future Books Volume 3, no 3 – Overture, Industry Government Science Arts, 1948

  • Format: Magazine
  • Designer/s: Abram Games
  • Year: 1948
Future Books Volume 3, no 6 – Overture, Industry Government Science Arts, 1948

From the graphic design archive:

Future Books Volume 3, no 6 – Overture, Industry Government Science Arts, 1948

  • Format: Magazine
  • Designer/s: Frederick Henri Kay Henrion
  • Year: 1948
Future Books Volume 3 – The crowded Scene,  Industry Government Science Arts, 1946

From the graphic design archive:

Future Books Volume 3 – The crowded Scene, Industry Government Science Arts, 1946

  • Format: Book
  • Designer/s: Hans Schleger (zero)
  • Year: 1946
Future Books Volume 1 – Overture,  Industry Government Science Arts, 1946

From the graphic design archive:

Future Books Volume 1 – Overture, Industry Government Science Arts, 1946

  • Format: Book
  • Designer/s: John Armstrong
  • Year: 1946

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