Otl Aicher - Hardcover

Rathgeb, Markus

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0714843962 ISBN 13: 9780714843964

Publisher: Phaidon Press, 2007

Synopsis

German designer and educator Otl Aicher was a pioneer of 20th century graphic design, renowned for creating visual identities for numerous corporations and his work on symbol systems. This book incorporates important archival material and illuminates Aicher's intellectually important design philosophies.

About this title

About the Author:

Markus Rathgeb completed his Ph.D. dissertation, 'Otl Aicher: Design as a Method of Action', for the Department of Typography and Graphic Communication at the University of Reading in England and has published several articles on Aicher's work in both English and German. He is currently a professor of design methods and graphic design at the University of Cooperative Education, Ravensburg, Germany, and works as a design consultant.

Review:

'Few graphic designers command as much respect as Otl Aicher' Wallpaper* 'Aicher is finally getting the attention he deserves ... a beautifully illustrated monograph [...] which reveal[s] the unique legacy of this often overlooked titan of international design.' The Daily Telegraph 'In the first comprehensive account of his life and work, Aicher's importance to the design world comes to full light.' Dwell 'A fascinating study...an essential title for graphic arts collections and a nice choice for larger academic collections.' Library Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0714843962
• ISBN 13: 9780714843964
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240