A book containing over 120 colorful Dutch (mostly) food-related poster stamps, compiled in a "Sluitzegel-Album" issued by the Fred C. Stähle "Luxury Bakery" of Amsterdam. The stamps were issued by companies and meant to be collected and compiled in an album such as this. Featuring examples of a variety of products and companies including cookies, candies and cakes, coffee, cigarettes, candles, flour, soap, toys, yogurt and more. Also serves as a great collection of the advertising and modernist Dutch graphic design of the period. Mostly filled, with the last 5.....
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One of the great books of graphic design, now in its fourth revised and expanded edition. Karel Martens' work is both personal and experimental. A prolific book designer, has also contributed to a wide range of design commissions including stamps, coins, and signs. His artistic practice is intimately connected to his design work - from geometric and kinetic constructions, to works on paper and monoprints. Covering almost 60 years of practice, this book explores the staggering output of this of this designer and artist, and is presented in the experimental.....
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The original and scarce 1999 edition of Issue Six of the amazing Crap Hound magazine by the brilliant designer Sean Tejaratchi. This issue's focus is images of death, telephones and scissors. Crap Hound was a monumental feat of compilation. Also includes typography sample pages for Astro, Regicide, Lumberboy and Huffman. And the fake television listings at the back are very funny.

Condition: Fine, like new with very slight foxing to the back cover.
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