Graphic Design in Israel 1985 [Signed to Lou Dorfsman by Gad Almaliah]

Graphic Design in Israel 1985 by Gad Almaliah, Batia Donner and Suzanne Libenson, 1985. The Graphic Designers Association of Israel, Tel Aviv. 8.25 x 11, n.p. [approx. 150]. Produced and designed by Gad Almaliah. Printed in Israel with English and Hebrew summary text at the end.

Signed in black ink on the introductory page for Lou Dorfsman by Gad Almaliah: “To Lou, with friendship Gadi Almaliah May 27, 98”. Published to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Graphic Designers Association of Israel. Introduction by Almaliah and two thoughtful texts by Donner: “Historical Survey” and “Local Images in Israeli Graphic Art”.

An uncommon and valuable compendium featuring a varied selection of (80) Israeli graphic designers (including many women) born in Germany, Eastern Europe and Israel. Each featuring: profile photo, brief biographical description at the back and contemporary color work examples. Designers include but not limited to: Reuven Adler, Almaliah, Mali (Barac) Alon, Ehud Avishai, Dan Gelbart, Zev Harari, Asher Kalderon, Karp, Hava Matzkin-Eilam, Ruth Rahat, Dan Reisinger, Gila Schakhine, Margalit Tsfaty, Yarom Vardimon, and others — confirmation of the high standards of graphic design found in Israel.

A very good plus hardcover book and Gad Almaliah illustrated dust jacket featuring entwined colored pencils. Some early and late pages are slightly wavy near the binding and old dried binding glue has resulted in a cracked page (see photo; Margalit Tsfaty) when fully opened. More images in the softcover edition we sold here.