Nine Pioneers in American Graphic Design

by R. Roger Remington

Book Overview

In this book, graphic designer, R. Roger Remington and art historian Barbara Hodik profile the careers and contributions of nine men who shaped American graphic design from the 1930s to the 1950s: Mehemed Fehmy Agha, Alexey Brodovitch, Charles Coiner, William Golden, Lester Beall, Will Burtin, Alvin Lustig, Ladislav Sutnar, and Bradbury Thompson.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262680769
• ISBN13: 9780262680769
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: MIT Press (MA)
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 11.9"

Customer Reviews

Seminole Work Defining The Profession

Nine pioneers of graphic design was the first complete attempt at defining those who set the standard in the developing profession of graphic design. Paul Rand, William Golden, Lester Beall and Saul Bass are all examined. Fairly complete bios begin at birth and explore the origins of these masters to desires to become graphic designers and what influences led them to develop their own unique theme as a designer.A must have for any serious student of graphic design. Required reading for all others.