The Push Pin Graphic: A Quarter Century of Innovative Design and Illustration

by Seymour Chwast, Martin Venezky

Part design and illustration studio, part pop culture think tank, Push Pin Studios made a phenomenal impact on visual culture from the 1950s to the 1980s, representing an important chapter in postwar graphic design. Founding member Seymour Chwast partners with key figures from the design community -- as well as co-founder Milton Glaser -- to provide a visual history of the studio by way of its signature publication, The Push Pin Graphic. Hundreds of memorable covers and spreads culled from each of the eighty-six inspired and imaginative issues confirms Push Pin's vital role in setting the design curve and influencing the direction of modern visual style. The Push Pin Graphic is the first comprehensive account of a design milestone that continues to influence designers to this day.

Genres: Design, Art, Art Design, Nonfiction

272 pages, Hardcover

First published September 9, 2004

Reviews

[Pewterbreath · Rating 5 out of 5]

The art in this book is eye-poppingly spectacular, and it certainly shows some of the best 60's art I've ever seen. Also, it's amazing how influential this art has been on pop culture (specifically hipster pop culture).

[Chriswilldestroyyou · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seymour Chwast and Milton Glaser are design super giants.

[Zinna Riley · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing!

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book on an essential movement in American graphic design.

[Jeff Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rosetta Stone of exciting design and illustration trends, itself a beautifully designed object.

[Zee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great insight into the design approach of Push Pin Studios.