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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Crease on cover*.

Paperback. Condizione: New. In 1975 Abram Games, one of Britain's greatest graphic designers, was commissioned to make a fund-raising poster for the Royal Shakespeare Company. His brilliant solution was to become iconic: the face of Shakespeare built up from the titles of all the plays as they appear in the First Folio.The poster has been seen all over the world; but Abram Games intended much more. After his death, his daughter Naomi discovered a mock up he had made of a flick book. As the reader flicked the pages, Games planned to make Shakespeare's face gradually emerge.Now at last Games' original project is coming to life. All 37 plays are included, in the order they are printed in the First Folio of 1623, ending with Pericles, Prince of Tyre, added to the collection in the Third Folio of 1664. At the end, the playwright makes a graceful exit, marked by the poems and the lost or doubtful plays. The book is completed with some favourite quotations, and the date of each work. Naomi Games has written a brief introduction about the history of Games' image.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In 1975 Abram Games, one of Britain's greatest graphic designers, was commissioned to make a fund-raising poster for the Royal Shakespeare Company. His brilliant solution was to become iconic: the face of Shakespeare built up from the titles of all the plays as they appear in the First Folio. The poster has been seen all over the world; but Abram Games intended much more. After his death, his daughter Naomi discovered a mock up he had made of a flick book. As the reader flicked the pages, Games planned to make Shakespeare's face gradually emerge. Now at last Games' original project is coming to life. All 37 plays are included, in the order they are printed in the First Folio of 1623, ending with Pericles, Prince of Tyre, added to the collection in the Third Folio of 1664. At the end, the playwright makes a graceful exit, marked by the poems and the lost or doubtful plays. The book is completed with some favourite quotations, and the date of each work. Naomi Games has written a brief introduction about the history of Games' image. AUTHOR: A first-generation Londoner born in 1914, Abram Games designed some of the most iconic and recognisable images of the 20th century. His work was known for its efficiency, directness and humour, and included public information posters, advertisements, book jackets and stamps. From 1942 he was the official war artist for posters, and later he worked for London Transport, BEA and BOAC, the Financial Times and Guinness amongst many others. Most famously, he designed the logo for the Festival of Britain in 1951. His motto was 'maximum meaning, minimum means'. Games was awarded the OBE for services to graphic design and appointed Royal Designer for Industry (RDI), by the Royal Society of Art. He died in 1996. SELLING POINTS: . The iconic flickbook showing Shakespeare's face emerge, built from the titles of his plays, by one of Britain's great graphic designers, Abram Games . A monument in the history of design The iconic flickbook showing Shakespeares face emerge, built from the titles of his plays, by one of Britains great graphic designers, Abram Games. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Printed Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Abram Games (illustratore). During 1951, the United Kingdom began the Festival of Britain to jump start culture in the UK and provide a "tonic to the nation" after the war. Abram Games, a graphic designer, was hired to create a logo, an emblem that was intended to act as a symbol of the Festival and this book describes the process used to come up with the logo that was eventually used. Written and published by his daughter. Profusely illustrated throughout in color and b/w, it provides insight into the creative processes used and the many iterations created before finally settling on the final design. In excellent condition. Measures approx. 9" x 10", with 88 pages. Printed covers, and decorative endpapers. Also includes graphic designs for other posters. Due to the weight of this book, additional shipping charges may be required for all deliveries outside the United States. SALE PRICE.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 112 pages. French language. 4.00x5.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Condizione: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In 1975 Abram Games, one of Britain's greatest graphic designers, was commissioned to make a fund-raising poster for the Royal Shakespeare Company. His brilliant solution was to become iconic: the face of Shakespeare built up from the titles of all the plays as they appear in the First Folio. The poster has been seen all over the world; but Abram Games intended much more. After his death, his daughter Naomi discovered a mock up he had made of a flick book. As the reader flicked the pages, Games planned to make Shakespeare's face gradually emerge. Now at last Games' original project is coming to life. All 37 plays are included, in the order they are printed in the First Folio of 1623, ending with Pericles, Prince of Tyre, added to the collection in the Third Folio of 1664. At the end, the playwright makes a graceful exit, marked by the poems and the lost or doubtful plays. The book is completed with some favourite quotations, and the date of each work. Naomi Games has written a brief introduction about the history of Games' image. AUTHOR: A first-generation Londoner born in 1914, Abram Games designed some of the most iconic and recognisable images of the 20th century. His work was known for its efficiency, directness and humour, and included public information posters, advertisements, book jackets and stamps. From 1942 he was the official war artist for posters, and later he worked for London Transport, BEA and BOAC, the Financial Times and Guinness amongst many others. Most famously, he designed the logo for the Festival of Britain in 1951. His motto was 'maximum meaning, minimum means'. Games was awarded the OBE for services to graphic design and appointed Royal Designer for Industry (RDI), by the Royal Society of Art. He died in 1996. SELLING POINTS: . The iconic flickbook showing Shakespeare's face emerge, built from the titles of his plays, by one of Britain's great graphic designers, Abram Games . A monument in the history of design The iconic flickbook showing Shakespeares face emerge, built from the titles of his plays, by one of Britains great graphic designers, Abram Games. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Abram Games (illustratore). First Edition. Size: 8vo 7 3/4 - 9 3/4". 96 pp. Internally clean. Binding firm, spine cocked. Dust Jacket is in as new condition, apart from normal shop shelf wear. Edges browned slightly. Profusely illustrated. Illustrator: Abram Games. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Art & Design; Britain/UK; Modern; ISBN/EAN: 9781851496778. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 59672.

Condizione: Usado.

Condizione: good. May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. This item may be a former library book with typical markings. No guarantee on products that contain supplements Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. Twenty-five year bookseller with shipments to over fifty million happy customers.

8vo. pp 11. Plain typographic wraps. Copiously illustrated in black and white throughout. Text in Swedish. Published to coincide with the exhibition at the Nationalmuseum, Stockholm. Covers slightly marked in places, else internally clean and bright. Very good indeed.

Paperback. Condizione: New. In 1975 Abram Games, one of Britain's greatest graphic designers, was commissioned to make a fund-raising poster for the Royal Shakespeare Company. His brilliant solution was to become iconic: the face of Shakespeare built up from the titles of all the plays as they appear in the First Folio.The poster has been seen all over the world; but Abram Games intended much more. After his death, his daughter Naomi discovered a mock up he had made of a flick book. As the reader flicked the pages, Games planned to make Shakespeare's face gradually emerge.Now at last Games' original project is coming to life. All 37 plays are included, in the order they are printed in the First Folio of 1623, ending with Pericles, Prince of Tyre, added to the collection in the Third Folio of 1664. At the end, the playwright makes a graceful exit, marked by the poems and the lost or doubtful plays. The book is completed with some favourite quotations, and the date of each work. Naomi Games has written a brief introduction about the history of Games' image.

Paperback. Condizione: Near fine in wraps. First Edition. 21 x 21cm 46pp near fine exhibition catalogue celebrating the work of Abram Games. David Palmer, Chief Executive in the Foreword, writes: 'The financial Times is delighted to sponsor this major retrospective exhibition of the collective works of Abram Games. The FT's association with Games goes back to the early Fifties when he accepted a commision to design a poster for the paper and produced the famous 'walking newspaper' with pin-striped trousers, rolled up umbrella and briefcase.' With colour plus black and white reproductions.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. From the Library of John Russell Taylor.

Paperback. Condizione: Near fine in wraps. 1st Edition. 21 x 25cm 208pp near fine paperback featuring the works of Abram Games, one of the twentieth century's most innovative and important graphic designers. In his 60-year career he designed some of the most enduring images in Britain. Games produced hundreds of posters as well as stamps, book jackets and emblems, including those for the Festival of Britain (1951) and BBC Television (1953). Other clients included British Airways, the Financial Times, Guinness and Shell. During the Second World War he was appointed Official War Poster Designer. His personal philosophy of maximum meaning, minimum means gave all his works a distinctive conceptual and visual quality. This is a revised edition of the primary monograph on Games and features 180 colour illustrations of his best-known work as well as examples of unpublished designs and sketches from his own extensive archive.

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | In 1975 Abram Games, one of Britain’s greatest graphic designers, was commissioned to make a fund-raising poster for the Royal Shakespeare Company. His brilliant solution was to become iconic: the face of Shakespeare built up from the titles of all the plays as they appear in the First Folio. The poster has been seen all over the world; but Abram Games intended much more. After his death, his daughter Naomi discovered a mock up he had made of a flick book. As the reader flicked the pages, Games planned to make Shakespeare’s face gradually emerge. Now at last Games’ original project is coming to life. All 37 plays are included, in the order they are printed in the First Folio of 1623, ending with Pericles, Prince of Tyre, added to the collection in the Third Folio of 1664. At the end, the playwright makes a graceful exit, marked by the poems and the lost or doubtful plays. The book is completed with some favorite quotations, and the date of each work. Naomi Games has written a brief introduction about the history of Games’ image.

Hardcover. 208pp, 22x24cm. Essays by by Catherine Moriarty, June Rose, Naomi Games. Hb.

Hardcover. Condizione: VG. Small quarto. Hardcover. Illustrated boards. 84 pages mostly illustrations, some color.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Hardcover. Slight sunning to spine and light scuffing to edges. No notes or highlights.

Encuadernación de tapa blanda. Condizione: Muy bueno. Games, Abram (1914-1996). "12 Affiches de Games". Bruselas, Editions de la Connaissance, 1946. Doce reproducciones de los afiches. Medida: 20,5 x 14,4 cm. Con carpeta contenedora. (código 4243).

Hardcover. Condizione: Used-Very Good.

HARDCOVER. 1960. First edition. A very good copy in lightly edge rubbed and tanned illustrated boards. The edges are lightly age tanned but the contents are fine and unmarked. Scans available if required.

Abram Games (illustratore). Original vintage desktop advertising standee poster for The Coventry Cycle Chain featuring a great design by the notable British graphic designer Abram Games (Abraham Gamse; 1914-1996) depicting a cyclist wearing a suit and tie in red and yellow riding towards the viewer on a bicycle with the diagonal text box diagonally below the bike wheel, also in red and yellow with the RC pegasus / winged horse logo Renold Chains Limited along the bottom. The sticker on the back shows a hand and cleaning cloth with the request - In our mutual interest. please assist in maintaining the Sales Appeal of this showcard by wiping with a damp cloth from time to time. Established in 1879 as Hans Renold Co.; in 1930 Renold merged with the Coventry Chain Co. Ltd. (since 1896); in 1954 the innovative company become Renold Chains Ltd and is now one of the oldest leading chain manufacturers in the world. Fair condition, staining, creasing, laminated and backed on board with kick stand. Size: 37x24cm.

Abram Games (illustratore). Original vintage post - World War Two poster - Army Education Scheme Will Prepare You For Your Return to Civil Life - featuring a great design by Abram Games (Abraham Gamse; 1914-1996) depicting a question mark wearing a bowler hat with the text: What can you do in Civvy St? against a blue shaded background with the silhouette of a soldier below considering his future and looking at boards on easels with various education and work options: Engineering General Science / Home Health Arts and Crafts / Commerce Man and Society. Civvy Street refers to the return to civilian life for ex-military and service people. Printed for HM Stationery Office by Field Sons and Co Ltd Bradford. Good condition, restored tears, small restored paper loss in bottom left corner, restored creasing, restored staining, ink stamp in bottom right corner, backed on linen. Size: 74x49cm.

Abram Games (illustratore). Original vintage World War Two safety poster - When handling arms Look first Prevent accidents Is there anything 'up the spout'? Is that magazine really empty? Great modernist design by the notable British graphic designer Abram Games (Abraham Gamse; 1914-1996) depicting two bullets as eyes looking at the viewer, the bullet eye in front of the muzzle of a gun against a red background at the top and in front of a firearm magazine against a blue background below, the warning text in bold in the centre with the questions in stylised lettering by each illustration as a reminder about the necessary safety checks. Printed for HM Stationery Office by TG Porter Ltd, Leeds. Good condition, creasing, pinholes, small tears, minor staining. Size: 51x38cm.

First edition. Octavo. 279 pages. Two-page Foreword by William Gallacher who was a Scottish Communist trade unionist.Cheap paper tanned. Very good in very good dustwrapper a bit faded at the spine and rubbed at head and tail of the spine.

Card measuring 16 x 12 cm. On the front is a colour image, in naive style, of a house in front of which is a family of two parents, three children and a cat. The rear has a greeting inscription by Abram Games who was a highly influential graphic designer in the mid 20th century.Fine.