In the 1940s fhk henrion did some of the worlds most passionate posters. Unit editions has published the first comprehensive monograph of the work of germanborn designer fhk henrion book out now. He was admired and liked by his employees, pupils and associates, and especially by his clients. Fhk henrion the complete designer unit editions unit. This fascinating book illustrates every aspect of his creativity, and is beautifully illustrated throughout. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Celebrating fhk henrion, one of britains best graphic designers a new monograph chronicles the life of a multidisciplinary designer in over 500 lavishly illustrated pages. It also includes henrions library of books on graphic and industrial design. F h k henrion 19141990 was a britishbased designer of international renown, his. The design series is the winner of the brandseries identity category at the british book design and production awards 2009, judges said. This book is the first comprehensive monograph of the work of fhk.
A revised and expanded edition of a book which went out of print within weeks of its first. Born in germany, he trained as a textile designer before becoming a skilled and celebrated poster artist. This book is a celebration of communication and identity as important parts of design in britain during the twentieth century. F h k henrion fhk henrion has no equal in british graphic design. The branding is consistent, there is a good use of typography and. Fhk henrion archive and research library browse our archives. No uk designerthen or nowcan match his sheer depth of accomplishments and range of abilities.
The branding is consistent, there is a good use of typography and the covers are superb. Nov 20, 20 a book showcasing the work of the designer fhk henrion. Logo design love is a website and bestselling book for designers with an interest in logos and brand identity design. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Design coordination and corporate image, by fhk henrion and alan parkin fhk henrion flickr group fhk henrion on designers journal fhk henrion bio on agi. No uk designer then or now can match his sheer depth of accomplishments and range of abilities. Graphic design books graphic design typography editorial layout editorial design print layout layout design book design. Industrial designer 19141990 born henrich frederick fritz kohn in nuremberg, germany on 18th april 1914 to francogerman parents, henrion as he became known completed his education at the melanchthon gymnasium before moving to paris in 1933 where he trained as a textile designer and then studied graphic arts at the ecole paul colin.
In 1951 henrion started his own design consultancy named henrion design associates. Celebrating fhk henrion, one of britains best graphic designers unit editions has published the first comprehensive monograph of the work of germanborn designer fhk henrion book. The designer fhk henrion has no equal in british graphic design history. Hda worked within the areas of corporate identity, exhibitions, packaging and book and magazine design. After the war henrion became art director at contact books, and in 1951 he started his own design consultancy named henrion design associates. Claud lovat fraser universally known as lovat is one of the great unsung heroes of twentiethcentury british design.
Every book unit editions publishes looks fabulous, and fhk henrion is. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The books, designed by the studios of brian webb and david preston and. Fhk henrion remembered, revisited, regaled print magazine. Propaganda in three dimensions f h k henrion moi digital. But he was also a designer with a social conscience, and a designer who rebelled against the over commercialization of the design profession in the 1980s. Henrion has no equal in british graphic design history. Design is the newest title in acc s awardwinning design series and an excellent introduction to the work of edward bawden. F h k henrion, ruth artmonsky brian webb shop online for. Fhk henrion blue circle cement, from the monograph fhk henrion. I will write a post about three other two books at some point. Of his corporate identity projects one of his most well known works was the identity for klm the dutch airline which is still in use 60 years after its. While perusing their site, i also ordered herb lubalin, american graphic designer and fhk henrion.
Acc that she met brian webb, who collaborates with the club on the design. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. He represented the progressive mission of twentiethcentury graphic design. His firm henrion design associates 1951, which became hda international in 1972, did corporate identity projects for numerous leading international companies. He published books, wrote articles, lectured extensively and was the force behind numerous design organizations. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The endeavor started with brook began talking to marion wesel henrion fhk henrion s widow a. It includes henrions library of books on graphic and industrial design, typography and advertising, which is now fully searchable on the universitys library system.
He was also a designer with a social conscience, and a designer who rebelled against the over commercialisation of the design profession in the 1980s. The complete designer by adrian shaughnessy spread featuring logo design for blue circle. Unit editions recently announced their latest book, the first comprehensive monograph of the work of designer fhk henrion. Book illustrator, wallpaper, textile and poster designer, watercolourist, mural. Celebrating fhk henrion, one of britains best graphic. The acc design book is well worth owning, but only contains a fraction of the material contained in our book, which was also compiled with the. Fhk henrion was one of the most influential international british graphic designers in the latter. As well as creating exhibitions, packaging, and book and magazine design, they worked within the thenemerging concept of corporate identity with henrion becoming a pioneer in the field. University of brighton design archives, f h k henrion archive, fhk148.
He was the authordesigner of agi annals 1990, the predecessor of this very book. This book is the first comprehensive monograph of the work of fhk henrion. Acc design fhk henrion published in 2011, with the help of henrion s widow marion, contains much of the same material at a far more accessible. See more ideas about graphic design, airline logo and logos design. Taught at the royal college of art and the london college of printing. Design by brian webb, 9781851496327, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A series of books about design, they had to be good and these are.
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