Alexey Brodovitch
Alexey Brodovitch by Kerry William Purcell, published by Phaidon Press in August 2011, is a reprint edition comprising 272 pages in English. This comprehensive monograph explores the life and work of Alexey Brodovitch, a significant figure in graphic design who fled the Bolshevik Revolution and made his mark in Paris and New York. The book delves into Brodovitch’s influential role as Art Director of Harper’s Bazaar for over two decades, highlighting his collaborations with renowned photographers and his impact on the design landscape of the twentieth century.
Readers will find an in-depth analysis of Brodovitch’s contributions to the visual arts, enriched by interviews with colleagues and collaborators, as well as previously unpublished materials from various archives and private collections. The book presents a thorough appreciation of his innovative approach to design and photography, reflecting on his legacy in shaping modern graphic arts. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in design and commercial art, offering insights into Brodovitch’s unique vision and the lasting influence he has had on future generations of artists and designers.
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Alexey Brodovitch (1898-1971) is a legend among graphic designers. A Russian who fled the Bolshevik Revolution to settle eventually in Paris and then New York, Brodovitch was one of the pioneers of graphic design in the twentieth century.
Brodovitch was Art Director of Harper’s Bazaar for over two decades (1934-58); he designed and produced several exquisite and highly collectable books with collaborators such as Richard Avedon and André Kertész; he was a talented photographer himself; and, through an informal class called the Design Lab in New York, he trained a younger generation of photographers and designers who went on to become famous artists and art directors in their own right.
This book is a comprehensive monograph on Brodovitch’s life and work, drawing from interviews with a wide spectrum of colleagues and collaborators – and assimilating previously unpublished material from archives and private collections around the world – to offer an in-depth analysis and appreciation of Brodovitch’s unique and lasting contribution to the visual arts.
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