(6) individual volumes from 1963—1969 from the excellent series of at least (24) introductory handbooks on art and design. Edited by John Lewis, FSIA (Fellow, Society of Industrial Artists) and published by Studio Vista: London and Reinhold: New York.
Each softcover is 6.5 x 7.75 with 96 pages and heavily illustrated in black and white and some color. With introductory texts and commentary throughout; some volumes with Indexes, Acknowledgments and Credits. This collection includes (6) individual volumes:
- Graphic design: visual comparisons by Alan Fletcher/Colin Forbes/Bob Gill, 1963 (1st volume of the series)
- Basic design: the dynamics of visual form by Maurice de Sausmarez, 1964 (3rd volume of the series; reprint from 1969)
- Illustration: aspects and directions by Bob Gill/John Lewis, 1964 (4th volume of the series)
- Signs in action by James Sutton, 1965
- Trademarks: a handbook of international designs by Peter Wilbur, 1966 — this volume along makes this collection worthwhile!
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Television (TV) Graphics by Roy Laughton, Head of the BBC Graphics Department, 1966
A good, collection of (5) softcover handbooks with handling throughout including: lightly creased cover corners, some soiling and wear along the edges, a peeled glaze laminate to the Illustration volume and a previous owners name inked to the top edge of two volumes. Interiors clean; an excellent introductory series!