The Publisher’s Eye.

The article examines the independent book publishing company New Directions, which was founded by publisher James Laughlin in the 1930s. Particular focus is given to their use of experimental black and white photographic covers on their publications. Other topics include art directors and freelancer...

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Publicado en:Aperture no. 217; pp. 46 - 50
Autores principales: Winant, Carmen, Stettner, Luke
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Aperture Foundation Winter2014
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Sumario:The article examines the independent book publishing company New Directions, which was founded by publisher James Laughlin in the 1930s. Particular focus is given to their use of experimental black and white photographic covers on their publications. Other topics include art directors and freelancers who worked for the company, including Gilda Hannah, David Ford, Rudolph de Harak, and Gertrude Huston.