Herb Lubalin American Graphic Designer 1918–81 [Unit Editions, 1st ed., 2012]

Herb Lubalin American Graphic Designer 1918–81 [Unit 07] by Adrian Shaughnessy. Edited by: Adrian Shaughnessy, Tony Brook and Alexander Tochilovsky. 1st Edition, 2012. Unit Editions, London, United Kingdom. 8.75 x 11.25, pp. 448. Design by Spin. 

First published in 2012, Herb Lubalin: American Graphic Designer 1918–81 was a limited edition monograph of the legendary US typographer and graphic designer. The book sold out within a year, and was later reprinted via a Kickstarter campaign. This is the 1st, now sold-out, original edition.

From Unit Editions: The 448-page monograph features hundreds of examples of Lubalin’s work (many never before published), and previously unseen photographs of him at work and play. Divided into sections on his work in Advertising, Typography and Editorial, it features an extensive biographical text by Adrian Shaughnessy that includes interviews with George Lois, Seymour Chwast, Alan Peckolick, Carl Fischer, Steven Heller, and members of the Lubalin family.

Produced in association with The Herb Lubalin Study Center at Cooper Union, New York, and with the active cooperation of the Lubalin family, this monograph has become the definitive work on one of America’s most influential designers.

A nearly fine book with only a hint of wear, mostly to the 3/4” paper wrapper. Stamped “0719/2000” to the back upper left hand corner cover. Without the original cardboard presentation box.