Graphic Design Manual: Principles and Practice [Armin Hofmann, Softcover]

Graphic Design Manual: Principles and Practice by Armin Hofmann, English softcover ed., D. Q. Stephenson, Basle, 1965. Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York and Macmillan of Canada. 8.375 x 9.875, pp. 172 with English text only. Layout designed by Armin Hofmann, Basle.

This practical, step by step manual, with an exceptional design by Hofmann, informs and illustrates his design philosophies and methodical approaches to graphic design problem solving with sections devoted to: The Dot, The Line, Confrontation (encounters between dissimilar elements such as form and lettering) and Letters and Signs (new forms of expression).

A Preface by George Nelson and Introduction by Armin Hofmann with section introductions and (301) black and white illustrations, many with captions, from Hofmann, other professionals and students (including Thérèse Moll) taken from studies executed in the Graphic Course (Fachklasse) at the Allgemeine Gewerbeschule (AGS) in Basle where Hofmann has taught since 1947.

Photographs by Max Mathys, Rolf Schröter, Esther and Paul Merkle and Hans Isenschmid. An essential book from the inimitable Swiss designer and educator who continues to influence.

A very good softcover with light wear and a few creases to the front cover corners.A black marker to the front free endpaper. A practical and inspirational book!