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Colors: Tibor Kalman, Issues 1-13 Hardcover – May 1, 2002

by Tibor Kalman (Author), Maira Kalman (Author)

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Over the course of 13 controversial issues, influential designer Tibor Kalman (1949-1999) used his position as Editor in Chief of the international magazine Colors to challenge the status quo. Through a highly visual language, he creatively explored the world's problems--racism, AIDS--and preoccupations--sports, shopping--to propel social change. That Colors was sponsored by the Benetton clothing company made the media experiment all the more intriguing. Following the success of Tibor's un(Fashion), this visually powerful book features spreads from each issue and reproduces in full a facsimile of the word-free 13th and final Colors. Kalman's previously unpublished notes and sketches, plus commentary by his partner, Maira, complete the collection.

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224 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Harry N. Abrams
Publication date

May 1, 2002
Grade level

8 and up
Reading age

13 years and up
Dimensions

9 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches
ISBN-10

0810904144
ISBN-13

978-0810904149
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams; First Edition (May 1, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0810904144
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0810904149
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.8 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches

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Maira Kalman is an artist, illustrator, writer, and designer. She was born in Tel Aviv and moved to New York City with her family at the age of four. She now lives in Manhattan. Kalman has written/illustrated over 30 books for adults and children. She has been a frequent contributor to The New York Times and The New Yorker. Kalman has created textiles for Isaac Mizrahi and Kate Spade and sets for Mark Morris. Other collaborators include David Byrne, Nico Muhly, Alex Kalman, Michael Pollan, John Heginbotham and Gertrude Stein. Kalman's product design appears under M&Co, the legendary design studio created by her late husband Tibor Kalman. Kalman has won many awards and given numerous talks, including several TED talks. Her art has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. Her book agent is Charlotte Sheedy. Her fine art is represented by Mary Ryan Gallery. Portrait of MK by Kimisa H. Learn more about Maira Kalman at www.MairaKalman.com. Instagram: @mairakalman
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Wonderful book - too long lout of print

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2010

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This is a terrific book for anyone who loves unusual visual imagery. At least half the book is without text, just gorgeous photos. There is some material that could be distasteful, and you should know that going in and plan to skip those pages if they offend you. I'm not real crazy about the feces photos, for example. But so much of it is great, that it's okay for some of it to be outside my comfort zone. Someone else might not have my sensitivity. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who finds beauty in the unexpected - and in the expected.

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Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2014

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If you haven't seen Colors magazine before, or if you want to catch up on old issues, this is the item to get. Colors is a unique magazine. Which, of course, the description tells you.

What needs to be stressed, though, is that it is beautifully done, unique, and gives you information and outlooks that you just don't get anywhere else.

This is a collection from several years ago, but the articles and pictures are still amazing. And, because it is a collection, it is a lot cheaper than getting each copy individually (If you could still find them)

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Mcclary Letran

Not what I expected. Still a must buy if your into this magazine.

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2009

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I never had a chance to pick up the old issues 1-13 of the COLORS magazine.
So I was looking forward to getting this book. Unfortunately they only take what looks to me as the best page or two of each individual issue. Which is still fantastic but I want much more. Seeing its practically impossible to obtain the back issues this is the closest your going to get. A must buy for anyone who enjoys this magazine.

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Ghost in the Matrix

...yeah...it's worth buying.

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2002

My hope when buying this book was that I would find more indepth information about the creation of colors with insight coming from the people who assisted in its production. What I found was 1/3 of the book being redundant with Tibors book "Perverse Optimist." The last 1/3 of the book is a reproduction of issue 13 - an issue I already own - so that wasn't very helpful either.
I was almost completely dissapointed with this book until I reached the middle section - an archive of Tibor's sketches, doodles and thoughts that help readers like myself see exactly how he initiated ideas for Colors Magazine. THIS IS WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. This fairly extensive section of the book offers heaps of photos that document Tibor's professional and activist life from High School onward. The supporting text by Maira is heart warming, funny and enlightmening. This section alone justifies buying the book.

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Fernando Bakos

best ok colors

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2008

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just the best of colors magazine, classical and radical graphics from the 80 and 90 compilled in a single volume

Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2007

i thought this was a marvelous book rendition of the magazine. i wish there were more pages though. it was just way too short.

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chimni

Sadly enough, I have to call this Disappointing as well

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2002

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I was expecting more insight, more celebration, more highlights...and instead you have some very reduced page layouts (maybe 40% of the original) that can't be appreciated, Kalman's scribbles and comments, and the photography of Issue 13...What was the point???

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Meredythe J. Rossi

Colors : Tibor Kalman, Issues 1-13

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2007

stunningly beautiful, such imagination... and a look into Tibor Kalman's head through his own notes!

Enjoy this book of random and organized art.

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Bruce

前提を疑え。

Reviewed in Japan on November 15, 2021

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前提を疑え。
もし、エリザベス女王が黒人だったら。
デザインやクリエイティブに生きる人にとったら、とても参考になる内容。

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mammamiamia

Powerful の一言に尽きます。

Reviewed in Japan on June 4, 2003

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写真集を購入する前に、雑誌のColorsを何冊かみたことがありますが、その雑誌の内容がこの一冊に凝縮されていると思います。文章を書いたりすること以上に、ビジュアルだけでこれだけのものが訴えることができるんだと、圧倒されました。環境保護、世界平和、平等、人間愛…地球に住むひと、みんなが願うことの、究極の表現方法がつまっています。

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