Tanaka Ikko | Graphic Master

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First English language edition hard back binding in publisher's original duck egg blue cloth covers, black stamped title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 4to. 11¼'' x 9''. Ikko Tanaka was one of the established masters of Japanese graphic design. His work draws together influences from East and West, acknowledging the vocabulary of European Modernism while remaining characteristically Japanese. Inspired by sources as diverse as traditional Japanese illustration techniques and his passion for American jazz, he is renowned for numerous cultural posters and programmes for theatre and ballet, many for Kanze Noh Drama. This work examines Tanaka's entire career, encompassing graphic design and art direction, editorial and interior design. The book is structured into four chapters, each addressing a different aspect of Tanaka's career and a concluding section comprises a critical anthology with contributions from commentators on contemporary graphic design. Contains 271 pp with monochrome and colour graphic illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0714837164 ART & CRAFT [Japanese]. N° de ref. del artículo 103280

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