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Additional Physical Format: | Online version: Games, Naomi, 1951- Abram Games, graphic designer. Aldershot : Lund Humphries, 2003 (OCoLC)649572461 |
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Named Person: | Abram Games; Abram Games |
Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Naomi Games; Catherine Moriarty; June Rose; Abram Games |
ISBN: | 0853318816 9780853318811 |
OCLC Number: | 53030904 |
Description: | 208 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm |
Contents: | Foreword / Christopher Frayling -- 'Over his shoulder': A personal view of Abram Games / Naomi Games -- Abram Games: An essay on his work and its context / Catherine Moriarty -- Pre-war -- War -- Post-war -- London Transport posters -- Financial Times posters -- Abram Games' Jewish art / June Rose -- Further notes from the Estate of Abram Games' archive. |
Responsibility: | Naomi Games, Catherine Moriarty and June Rose ; foreword, Sir Christopher Frayling. |
Abstract:
Although mainly self-taught, Abram Games went on to produce some fine posters and won several prizes for his best work. He was one of the last masters of lithography before photo-lithography was introduced. This volume showcases 160 of his finest posters.
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'a wonderful publication which brings to life both man and his work.' The Jewish Chronicle 'This is a must for anyone interested in the history of modern poster design and the work of an irrepressible creative mind.' Creative Review Read more...
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