Munari's Books: The Definitive Collection of Book Designs by Bruno Munari

Maffei, Giorgio (Bruno Munari)

ISBN 10: 1616893869 / ISBN 13: 9781616893866

Published by Princeton Architectural Press, 2015

About this Item

Near Fine paperback in French-fold covers. First Edition, First Printing with the full number line. Overall a bright and attractive copy. Color illustrations throughout. Text in English. 285 pp.

Seller Inventory # 002144

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Munari's Books: The Definitive Collection of Book Designs by Bruno Munari
• Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1616893869
• ISBN 13: 9781616893866
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

One of the greatest graphic designers of the twentieth century—called by Picasso "the Leonardo of our time"—Italian artist and designer Bruno Munari (1907–1998) considered the book the best medium to communicate his visual ideas, showcase his art, and convey his creative spirit. Primarily produced in large quantities for the general public, his more-than-sixty publications—from design manuals and manifestos to visionary tactile children's books—displayed all the beauty and technical ingenuity of works of art.

Munari's Books, the first English-language monograph to focus on his remarkable achievements in publishing, examines in detail his seventy-year legacy in print, from his pioneering work as a graphic designer and collaborations with major publishers to his experimental visual projects and innovative contributions to the fields of painting, sculpture, design, photography, and teaching. Featuring critical essays and a wealth of color illustrations, this long-overdue monograph is a visually rich introduction to Munari's remarkably multifaceted career.

About the Author

Giorgio Maffei is an art historian specializing in the history of twentieth-century publishing, and curates artists' books exhibitions