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The end of print : the grafik design of David Carson / Lewis Blackwell and David Carson.

By: Blackwell, Lewis, 1958-.
Contributor(s): Carson, David, 1956-.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London : Laurence King, 2012Edition: 2nd ed.Description: 1 v. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781856698887; 1856698882.Subject(s): Carson, David, 1956- -- Criticism and interpretation | Graphic arts | Prints, American -- 20th century | Graphic design | Art and DesignDDC classification: 769.92 BLA Summary: 'The End of Print' is the definitive statement of the workd of the great iconoclastic designer, David Carson. This classic book has itself become part of the history of graphic design. It features work from the magazines where Carson first made his mark as well as his instantly recognizable advertisements.
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General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 769.92 BLA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 38888000864284
General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 769.92 BLA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 38888000734941
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The End of Print is the definitive statement of the work of the great iconoclast designer, David Carson. In print for the first time in several years, this classic book has itself become part of the history of graphic design. It features work from the magazines where Carson first made his mark includingTransworld Skateboarding,Surfer,Beach Culture andRay Gun--as well as his instantly recognizable advertisements for clients such as Nike, Pepsi, MTV and Sony. Lewis Blackwell's text includes an interview in which Carson examines the origins of his approach and discusses the extreme reactions to his work.

Previous ed.: 1995.

'The End of Print' is the definitive statement of the workd of the great iconoclastic designer, David Carson. This classic book has itself become part of the history of graphic design. It features work from the magazines where Carson first made his mark as well as his instantly recognizable advertisements.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Lewis Blackwell is head of creative direction at Getty Images. Formerly publisher and editor ofCreative Review he is the author and editor of numerous critically acclaimed books includingDavid Carson: 2ndsight, with Neville BrodyG1, and with Chris AshworthSoon: The Future of Brands. A regular writer and commentator on graphic design and typography advertising film video and multimedia, Blackwell lectures and chairs awards juries internationally.

David Carson has been described as the most influential graphic designer working today. He directs commercials and short films and lectures internationally. Carson was awarded "best use of design and photography" from the International Center for Photography, New York.Newsweek magazine said Carson "changed the face of graphic design". Carson's previous publications includeThe End of Print: The Graphic Design of David Carson andDavid Carson: 2ndsight, a winner of the 77th Annual Art Directors Awards.