Design Works of Shin Matsunaga, 1989 Exhibition Catalog [Japanese Import]

Design Works of Shin Matsunaga, 1989. Matsunaga Makoto Design Office, Tokyo, Japan. 9.875 x 9.625, n.p. (approx. 72). Japanese text with two English contributions. Printed in Japan. Design presumably by Shin Matsunaga.

Published on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Daiichi Shigyo, Inc., the Shin Matsunaga exhibition (curated by Matsunaga) took place in the winter of 1988 at the “X” (Cross) space (see cover design). With an Introductory text by Daiichi’s President followed by multiple complimentary contributions by Yusaku Kamekura, Ikko Tanaka, Lou Dorfsman (English) and Saul Bass (English). Heavily illustrated with (76) color examples: posters, packaging, books, trademarks, etc. An Exhibition List and Chronology at the back.

“He [Shin Matsunaga] represents, to my way of thinking, the third wave of truly exceptional talents in Japan today.” Furthermore, “What I find most remarkable in Shin’s work is the range and scope of his solutions and the imagery he utilizes to express his thoughts, however, it is not simply craft and execution where Shin excels. When one studies the ideas inherent in his work, we understand that we are viewing a mature...and masterly...thought process.” — Lou Dorfsman.

A very good softcover with light to the cover and along some edges. Uncommon in the United States.