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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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By E. Hunter
Format: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.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format: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!
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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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Graphic Art students
I got this as a gift for my daughter who is in college for graphic design. Her professor recommended it. She is very happy with it and feels it will be a go-to book in career.
Published 2 months ago by MEH
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great purchase
Arrived early
Can't wait to give it as a gift at Christmas. The co diction and service are worthy of r e commending to others.
Can't wait to give it as a gift at Christmas. The co diction and service are worthy of r e commending to others.
Published 5 months ago by Dixie Nordfelt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Book by Excellent Designers
For full disclosure, i know that as a graphic designer and a student under Mike Strassburger, it may seem that i am biased -- BUT i can say with all honesty, that i am definitely... Read more
Published on February 4, 2011 by Karmen D'Castro
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great samples of poster art, but many of the images are small
Great samples of poster art, but many of the images are small. Aside from the introductory essay, the book is thin on copy. Read more
Published on March 9, 2010 by Gord A. Grisenthwaite
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