Tag Archives: Posters
6.7.2010
The Milton Glaser Poster Book
As one of the most celebrated graphic designers of the 20th century, Milton Glaser’s work spans over three decades, creating iconic imagery to relate pertinent messages about society at large. The creator of the ‘I Love NY’ design, Milton’s ‘77 poster book is filled with colorful full page illustrations. An excellent source of inspiration for designers and creatives alike, Milton Glaser’s Poster Book is a journey into one of designs greatest thinkers.
Excerpt from the book:
“Milton Glaser is a romantic visionary whose surrealistic is reminiscent of the monsters framing two famous Italian Villas, Villa Palagonia in Sicily and Bomarzo. His unusual ...
3.25.2010
American Poster ‘63
A great book documenting all types American advertisement and poster design, (and all for American companies). What’s interesting about this book is the layout of the images. They really made use of the negative space on the page by displaying posters in their original, billboard-esque format. All in all, American Poster ‘63 is recommended to anyone looking to be inspired by some true vintage Americana.
Excerpt from preface:
“Print, TV/radio and outdoor require differing techniques, but the standards of good advertising are common in all media; when these are expertly applied, great ads, commercials and posters result. It is in the preparation ...
3.22.2010
100 Years Of Bicycle Posters
Just in time for those nice Summer rides, this large beauty of a book is a great compilation of amazing bike posters. 100 years worth to be exact. Perfect for the coffee table, but if you’re trying to get creative, you can make about 50 framed posters out of this book. Released in 1973, this one is a rare 1st edition. Get it while it’s hot.
Excerpt from preface:
“This year marks the one hundredth anniversary of the two machines that have had a profound influence on us. It was roughly in 1872 that color lithography, which made colorful pictorial posters possible, ...
2.22.2010
Graphis Posters 84
A great book filled with beautiful poster designs from all around the world during 1983-84. A great reference specifically for 1980’s poster design that isn’t quite the hyper-colorful stuff from the later 80’s everyone would expect.
Excerpt from preface:
“The cover picture by Holger Mathies—a brightly coloured armchair sitting complacently in a brown field—symbolizes one essence of poster art: the injection of light and color into an often dull daily round. Of course posters are primarily intended to sell products or to draw attention to exhibitions or performances, but behind this primary function a second raison d’être is concealed: the artistic dimension ...
8.4.2009
EXHIBTION OF HAND LETTERED POSTERS
Hand Lettered Posters by the renowned American sign painter John Downer.
At the Reserve Store. 420 N. Fairfax Ave. 90036
Refreshments and music provided. John will hand letter your nametag while you watch!
11.1.2007
SOME NEW BOOKS
Hope everyone had a bangin’ Halloween…
We have received some new books. Here are a few I grabbed out of the box…
Moments: the Pulitzer Prize Photographs- Sheryle and John Leekley (great book)
Coast to Coast: Punk Rock Images- f-Stop Fitzgerald
Graphis Posters 80
Bert Stern Adventures
Tadanori Yokoo Selected Posters 116