Stankowski 06, Aspects of His Oeuvre, 2006 [Anton Stankowski]

Stankowski 06, Aspekte des Gesamtwerks [Aspects of His Oeuvre], 2006. Hatje Cantz Verlag. 12.5 x 9.75, pp. 408 with German and English text. Printed in Germany. Edited by Dr. Ulrike Gauss and Stankowski-Stiftung. Texts by Karl Duschek, René Grohnert, Hans Heinz Holz, Peter von Kornatzki, Dr. Werner Meyer, Kassandra Nakas, Annett Reckert, Jörg Stürzebecher, Stephan von Wiese and Dr. Ursula Zeller. Designed by Gerwin Schmidt.

A comprehensive tribute to Anton Stankowski (1906–1998) in celebration of his 100th birthday, published in conjunction with the exhibition “Aspekte des Gesamtwerks” which took place in multiple institutions including the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart (2006); Haus Konstruktiv, Zürich (2006) and the Josef Albers Museum, Bottrop (2007).

This extensive monograph presents the entire range of Stankowski‘s multi-faceted career:  experimental designer and photographer; artist; and commercial graphic designer of posters, trademarks, books and publicity. Includes a Foreword; (14) essays on the history, theories, and themes of Stankowski‘s work; Biography; and index of Solo and Group Exhibitions, Bibliography, and Employees and Partners. Exquisitely printed with over 1,000 images. A superb book on Stankowski — this is a bargain; you will not be disappointed!