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Alvin Lustig Biography

The Challenge
 
Alvin Lustig was a prominent book cover designer of the late 1930s and 1940s, and the challenge was to write and design a book that brings to light Lustig’s creative genius and achievements.
 
The Solution
 
The initial challenge here was to research Alvin Lustig. Learning about his career and seeing his artwork enabled me to begin designing his book. I was very much inspired by Lustig’s early work with type ornaments. I chose to create my own compositions for each page, to show the connections that I made to his work on a personal level. Since his designs changed so drastically over the years, the best way to show his covers was through a timeline. But his achievements reached far beyond just book covers, so it was important to exhibit his other works in different fields. The book as a whole represents my appreciation of his work, and my fascination with his approach to design.
 
 
Alvin Lustig Biography
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Alvin Lustig Biography

Alvin Lustig was a prominent book cover designer of the late 1930s and 1940s, and the challenge was to write and design a book that brings to lig Read More

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