Tom Eckersley: A Mid-century Modern Master
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An overview of the work of 20th-century graphic design icon Tom Eckersley – packed with hundreds of his instantly recognisable designs.
From iconic posters for the Post Office and London Transport to designs for brands such as Guinness, this richly illustrated book explores the work of influential British poster artist and design teacher Tom Eckersley (1914–1997).
Part of the ‘outsider’ generation that transformed graphic design in Britain in the mid-century era, Eckersley’s instantly recognisable posters have become true icons of 20th-century style. Here, design writer and former Eckersley archivist Paul Rennie gives a fascinating exploration of Eckersley’s life and work, from his Northern upbringing and early career, through pioneering work during the Second World War, to his central role in mid-century graphic design in the decades that followed.
Over 200 designs from throughout Eckersley’s career are featured. Made in his signature style combining bold, bright colours and flat graphic shapes, there are designs for clients such as the BBC, British Rail, Keep Britain Tidy, Gillette, BP and Shell.
The book also examines Eckersley’s position at the forefront of the explosion of print culture in the 20th century, how he helped to transform design education in Britain, and the lasting legacy he left behind.
A celebration of a true mid-century modern master, this is the first book on Tom Eckersley of its kind and will appeal to anyone interested in graphic design and visual communication.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Batsford (8 July 2021) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1849946043 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1849946049 |
| Dimensions | 22.1 x 2.79 x 22.1 cm |
by Ed
Simple, clear and with loads of Tom Eckersley’s work. A great reference for anyone interested in his work and particularly for those of us who attended the London College of Printing (now Communication) when he was head.
by David Hillman
Very good production, well written
by lcw
Packed with very good graphic work from Eckersley’s life.
by GJohnD
Tom Exkersley is a big inspiration to me. As a designer I often reference his work for my own. This book was really well written with lots of example of his work. It’s often on my desk now as a reference resource. The quality of the binding and printing is really excellent and the paper stock is sturdy. Really valuable book to own.
by Anthony Elston
An interesting read and I learnt a lot more about poster production in the twentieth century.
by valreie pope
The book was excellent, took us back to the 1950’s and 60’s to the London School of Printing many happy days.