I received my copy of the rather tasty Folkways earlier this week. Beautifully designed by Spin (of course), published by Unit Editions, and a bargain at £7.50. Lovely. Highly recommended.
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Folkways
Friday, March 5th, 2010Flashback
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
We have a few spreads in Flashback, the new book from Vict:onary documenting the wealth of designers partaking in this new-fangled Retro design malarkey. Due to the amount of content in these books the results are often mixed, but overall, this one’s a nice addition to the book shelf and probably worth seeking out if you’re into this kind of stuff I think.
Pump House Gallery – Indian Summer Party
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
A little soiree occurring tomorrow night, featuring a special reading by Steve Strange of Anna & The Witch’s Bottle, the book we’ve designed with our pals Geoff Cox and Rohan Daniel Eason. Lots of other fun stuff happening on the night including a Terrier Derby and a Mini-Gin Palace hosted by Sacred Gin. See you there!
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The Book of Inspiration
Friday, September 11th, 2009
We’re very happy to have a nice spread in this new publication by Computer Arts, The Book of Inspiration. The book features 45 artists from around the world, including luminaries such as Neville Brody, Hort, Jonathan Barnbrook and Non-Format. In shops now I think.
Doctor Who – Book Covers
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
As with most things Doctor Who related, I really love these old book covers. I plucked them from this great Doctor Who site. Just for fun.
More after the jump below…
How Planes Fly
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
I recently picked up this lovely little Puffin Picture Book, How Planes Fly by Sydney E. Veale and ‘Wren’. Published in 1953, the book is No.94 in the Picture Book series and features some very tasty illustrations – check the green jet-propelled Delta on the back cover!
Anna & The Witch’s Bottle
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
I’ve just received the first copies of this childrens book we’ve designed for our dear friend Geoff Cox. Anna & The Witch’s Bottle is written by Geoff and sublimely illustrated by a new friend, Rohan Daniel Eason (the combination of story and image is quite magical!).
Published by Black Maps Press in an edition of 300, the book should be available sometime this summer. Few more spreads after the jump…
Our Universe Book
Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Thanks to Strictly Kev, I’m now the proud owner of “Our Universe” by Roy A. Gallant. Published in 1980 by National Geographic the book is a kind of accompaniment to the Our Universe kit that I posted up a while back. The book itself features a plethora of Space related fun including chapters on each of the (known) planets in our solar system, and a lovely section on “Shuttles & Starships.
Few more spreads after the jump.
Alain Grée – La Mer
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
I recently picked up this lovely kids book by Alain Grée. Published in 1963, “La Mer” forms part of a beautiful series of Grée books published by Casterman in France between 1962 – 1983. All feature beautiful illustrations throughout, slightly reminicent of Charlie Harper at times, but with a distinctive French twist – just the way we like it!
Few more pics after the jump…
Naïve – Modernism & Folklore in Contemporary Graphic Design
Thursday, April 30th, 2009
We’re very honoured to have several bits of work featured in a new book published by DGV, titled Naïve – Modernism & Folklore in Contemporary Graphic Design. In the words of the publisher:
“Naïve documents the extraordinary renaissance of Classic Modernism, from the 1940s to 1960s, in contemporary graphic design. This compilation introduces a new wave of young designers who are rediscovering the stylistic elements reminiscent of classic graphic design such as silkscreen printing, classical typography, hand lettering, woodcutting and folk art and integrating them into their work.”
It’s a pretty book and we’re happy to be a part of it. The book cover design (top image) is by a very talented chap from Finland, Pietari Posti.
Editors: R. Klanten & H. Hellige
ISBN: 978-3-89955-247-8
Publisher: Die Gestalten