London Transport Posters: A Century of Art and Design

Editor: David Bownes, Oliver Green Publisher: Lund Humphries Publishers Publication: 2011, First Edition Binding: Softcover, section sewn Pages: 240 Size: 220 x 260 Text: English ISBN: 0853319855 (Preface) 'London Transport Posters celebrates a century of outstanding graphic design commissioned by the Underground, London Transport, and its present-day successor, Transport for London.The book explores the organisation's pioneering role as Britain's greatest patron of poster art, a unique role developed in the early twentieth century under the visionary leadership of Frank Pick. The selected artworks and posters, many published here for the first time, reflect a dazzling variety of period styles and techniques, produced by an extraordinary range of artists and designers attracted by the Underground's world-wide reputation. The resulting legacy includes works by practitioners as diverse as John Hassall, Edward McKnight Kauffer, Laura Knight, Man Ray, Paul Nash, Graham Sutherland, Abram Games, William Roberts, Howard Hodgkin and David Shrigley...' Condition: Very Good. Shelf ware consistent with age. Please note that some product listings use stock imagery, so the item received may not be the item shown. Standard Postage: Provides 'limited cover' for loss/damage only up to £30GBP. Please select the alternative ‘full cover' option at checkout for more valuable items! Excess shipping charges will be reimbursed. Any import charges/taxes, if incurred, to be covered by the buyer. 6645