Printed Matter / Drukwerk [Paperback]

Karel Martens (Author), Jaap van Triest (Contributor), Robin Kinross (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 9, 2011

Upon publication in 1996, printed matter was labeled an instant classic in the world of design publishing. This beautifully designed visual survey of the career of Dutch graphic designer Karel Martens is a tactile distillation of Martens's unique and personal approach to design. Projects—ranging from postage stamps to books to signs on buildings—are arranged in layouts that fully explore the print process. The first edition of printed matter rapidly sold out along with a second edition published in 2001. This third and final edition includes a new interview with Martens and brings the survey of his work to 2010, marking fifty years of practice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Hyphen Press; 3 Blg edition (February 9, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0907259413
• ISBN-13: 978-0907259411
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 1 x 6.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #833,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars worth it March 25, 2013

By Gamine Anon

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Gorgeous collection of work, artfully bound, excellent color. The font used for text within is rather heavy for reading, which I find irritating, but I suppose they chose it to contrast the type used in the works throughout the book.

I have come to regret many design book purchases, realizing only once home that the pages which moved me to pull out the cc were the only inspiring pages within the volume. Not so with Printed Matter / Drukwerk. It is a treasure that delights each time I pull it from the shelf.