Graphis 138/139, 1968 Design Magazine published in 1973

published in 1973

offering brief thoughts on the character of the work

The principle visual language of this issue is layers

and a format that saw the series as having a fluidity–each issue had its own internal logic

Although a predominantly Japanese language magazine

Graphis 138/139, 1968 Design Magazine published in 1973A special double issue of Graphic magazine from 1968, documenting various aspects of Japanese visual culture, from posters to advertising, from packaging to product design. It offers a wonderful historical introduction into the history of design in Japan and its recurring themes. This issue is ambitious in its scope, and is in the permanent collection at London's Japan house. This copy is in exceptional condition. There's a beautiful use of coloured