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Design Category
Book design, 2000
Design firm
Matsumoto Incorporated (New York, New York)
Collection
(2001) 50 Books/50 Covers of 2000

Description

This catalogue was published to feature the work of two fine artists, Glenn Ligon and Gary Simmons, at the Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia. The impressive size of this catalogue was a design decision to directly reflect the importance and power of the subject matter.

Credits
Creative director/art director: Takaaki Matsumoto
Designers: Takaaki Matsumoto, Thanh X. Tran
Author: Thelma Golden
Printer: The Studley Press
Papers: 100 lb. Mohawk Superfine text, ultrawhite eggshell
Typeface: Franklin Gothic
Trim size: 17 x 21 inches
Publisher: The Fabric Workshop and Museum