Seattle-based design studio Modern Dog's heady mix of cheeky humor and punk rock aesthetics makes them unique among design firmsand a hell of a lot of fun. Gathered here for the first time is their groundbreaking work in poster design over the past two decades. Posters for theater, events, music, social issues, and self-promotion run the gamut of approaches and attitudes, but always reflects founders Mike Strassbuger and Robynne Raye's distinctive eye. What's moreand unusual in a design monographtheir text is laugh-out-loud funny on nearly every page. Interviews with Mike and Robynne by design luminaries James Victore and Rick Valicenti and an essay by critic Steven Heller illuminate the working methods of these creators of iconic and irreverent fin-de-sicle design.
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Seattle-based designers Michael Strassburger and Robynne Raye are cofounders of Modern Dog. Their work has been exhibited internationally, is in the archives of major libraries, and is collected by museums worldwide.
Seattle-based designers Michael Strassburger and Robynne Raye are cofounders of Modern Dog. Their work has been exhibited internationally, is in the archives of major libraries, and is collected by museums worldwide.
Seattle-based designers Michael Strassburger and Robynne Raye are cofounders of Modern Dog. Their work has been exhibited internationally, is in the archives of major libraries, and is collected by museums worldwide.
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Great Poster Design!,
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This review is from: Modern Dog: 20 Years of Poster Art (Hardcover)
This is a very entertaining book from a group of very talented designers at Modern Dog. I heard the founders of Modern Dog being interviewed by Debbie Millman= and thoroughly enjoyed listening to the Modern Dog story. I highly recommend this book to all fans of the protest poster, and hilarious graphic communication.
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The fine art of design,
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This review is from: Modern Dog: 20 Years of Poster Art (Hardcover)
As a graphic designer and fine artist I found this collective of poster design to be both inspiring and extremely funny. It's refreshing to see such a creative design studio not taking itself too seriously while at the same time doing work that is both timely and powerful. The joy of loving what you do shines through on each page. Bravo Modern Dog.
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Inspiring!,
This review is from: Modern Dog: 20 Years of Poster Art (Hardcover)
I am a professional freelance artist who specializes in poster design, and I found this book to be a wonderfully inspiring collection.
No two posters look alike; each have their own distinctive feel and approach and the stories behind them are equally interesting. I had never heard of Modern Dog before, and now I wonder where they've been all my life. A throughly solid art book, I wish it had been twice as long!
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Rick Valicenti is not only one of the most experimental and expressive designers working today, he is also one of the most meticulous. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Modern Dog, Robert Pollard, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Robynne Raye, Scott Ecklund, The Crocodile Cafe, House of Blues, Tacoma Art Museum, Michael Strassburger, Rolling Stone, Vittorio Costarella, George Bush, Petey Raye, Liz Phair, Seattle Group Theatre, New Orleans Browse Sample Pages:
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Rick Valicenti is not only one of the most experimental and expressive designers working today, he is also one of the most meticulous. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Modern Dog, Robert Pollard, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Robynne Raye, Scott Ecklund, The Crocodile Cafe, House of Blues, Tacoma Art Museum, Michael Strassburger, Rolling Stone, Vittorio Costarella, George Bush, Petey Raye, Liz Phair, Seattle Group Theatre, New Orleans Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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