Poster Man

Explore the revolutionary world of poster art with this stunning hardback collection featuring over 140 curated works by the legendary Seymour Chwast. This invaluable resource, perfect for graphic design enthusiasts and art historians alike, delves into Chwast's remarkable five-decade career and the broader poster genre. Known for his subversive style and sharp political commentary, Chwast's posters—created after founding Push Pin Studios with icons like Milton Glaser—speak volumes through bold visuals and clever narratives. The collection categorizes posters thematically: Causes, Commerce, Information, Exhibits, and Lectures, inviting a deeper engagement with the art form. Each page not only showcases striking designs but also provides insightful commentary, making it an essential reference for students, educators, and anyone passionate about the power of visual communication. With essays by prominent designers like Shepard Fairey and Steven Heller, this book contextualizes Chwast's significant contributions to 20th-century design. Ideal for anyone who appreciates the intersection of culture, politics, and graphic art, this collection is a must-have addition to your library. Immerse yourself in the unique blend of humor, graphics, and historical context that define Chwast's work and elevate your understanding of poster art today.

Author: Seymour Chwast Publisher: Schiffer Books
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 229 x 305 mm
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 26-02-2021

This collection of over 140 curated posters by the revolutionary graphic artist Seymour Chwast provides context and insight into not only his five-decade career, but the poster genre itself. Since founding Push Pin Studios alongside Milton Glaser and Edward Sorel in the 1950s, Chwasts posters have been widely celebrated for their combination of subversive style and strong political satire. His caustic humor, graphic hand, and visual commentary cleverly synthesize in a way that is both wry and immediately understandable. Posters are arranged by typeCauses, Commerce, Information, Exhibits, and Lecturesrather than chronology, which, along with the large format, invites readers to engage thematically with the designs. Commentary on each poster makes this a valuable resource for students, educators, historians, and all who appreciate the unique ability of posters to subvert notions of popular culture, politics, and design at once. Essays by Shepard Fairey and Steven Heller contextualize Chwast's impact on 20th-century design.