Identita The story of Czech graphic design

Author: Linda Kudrnovská

The edited monograph explores over a century of Czech graphic design and typography, offering a window into the work of the field''s most prominent creators, experts, and theorists. Featuring a wealth of texts and extensive visuals, it provides insights into an era that has been fully examined for the very first time.

Get to know the phenomenon of Czechoslovak film posters, the long tradition of book design, and contemporary type design, which are unique even on a global scale. Learn when graphic design is a powerful tool for cultivating society and when it becomes propaganda, and how graphic design and typography form and reflect the identity of this Central European nation.

This meticulously designed book presents previously unpublished images, original sketches, mockups, photographs, and documents from private and public collections, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in the intersection of design, culture, and history.

Product information

Author: Linda Kudrnovská
Publisher: Paseka
Language: Czech
Number of pages: 520
Binding: Hardcover
Year of issue: 2024