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Print's not dead: the best magazines for graphic design inspiration

Creative Boom

The publication is based in California and covers graphic design, advertising, illustration, photography, interactive design and typography. Founded in 1953 by Okumura Yukimasa, it's a bilingual publication written in Japanese, but many of its texts also appear in English. It's available in both print and digital editions.

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Ghost Box Records #01–20 (2004–2014)

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Torchbearers of hauntology , chief conjurers of memories never had, musician Jim Jupp and graphic designer Julian House launched Ghost Box Records in 2004. — Julian House, from Ghosts of My Life: Writings on Depression, Hauntology and Lost Futures by Mark Fisher (Zer0 Books, 2014). At their best, Ghost Box conjure a past that never was.

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Spinneybeck Celebrates Erwin Hauer by Revitalizing Design 406

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In 2004, Princeton Architectural Press published Erwin Hauer: Continua, Architectural Screens, and Walls , which renewed interest in the repetitive screens. About a year before this publication, the sculptor joined forced with former student Enrique Rosado to form Erwin Hauer Studios, and produce some of his earlier designs.

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Top 10 books every aspiring photographer should read

Creative Boom

On Photography by Susan Sontag Writer, author and photographer Susan Sontag (1933-2004) didn't just want to make pretty pictures; her work was firmly focused on promoting radical political change. Key takeaway: Gain a clear understanding of the fundamentals of exposure and how they interplay.

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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

Creative Boom

For example, during the pandemic they redesigned the D&AD Annual as a digital-only publication , in a way that gave more access to images and video content than had been possible in print. Today, they're known for consistently pushing the creative boundaries of visual communication. KALW by COLLINS KALW by COLLINS KALW by COLLINS 25.

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Explore Maze-Like Passageways Exploding with Elaborate Mosaics at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

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But in 2004, the landowner decided to sell the property and called for the artwork to be dismantled. Open to the public, the Magic Gardens hosts regular tours, workshops, performances, and temporary exhibitions. The local community hastened to Zagar’s aid, helping to purchase the land.

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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

Creative Boom

This publication traces a selection of 100 surfers from the series, from smaller monochromatic works on paper to colourful large-scale paintings. Susan Sontag (1933-2004) was an American writer, philosopher and political activist best known for her essays on modern culture and criticism of the Vietnam War.

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