Tibor Kalman: Perverse Optimist (Signed)
- SIGNED
- New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 1998
New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 1998. Near fine in illustrated boards.. First Edition. Quarto. A stylish monograph reflecting on the career of Tibor Kalman and his design firm M&Co., published shortly before his untimely death; this copy SIGNED by Kalman to title page ("Cheers / Tibor / 99/2"). Opening with a dynamic manifesto from Kalman—articulating his "perverse optimism" for a post-affluent society—and featuring dozens of illustrated campaign studies, including an issue-by-issue commentary on Colors Magazine. Poignantly concluding with a series of graphic vignettes from Kalman's wife Maira ("Some things you don't know about Tibor"). Other contributors include David Byrne, Jay Chiat, Jenny Holzer, Isaac Mizrahi, and Oliviero Tosani.
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Title
Tibor Kalman: Perverse Optimist (Signed)
Author
KALMAN, Tibor
Condition
Near Fine
Publisher
New York: Princeton Architectural Press
Date
1998