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The Ultimate Monograph of Design Icon Tibor Kalman<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tibor Kalman: Perverse Optimist<\/em><\/strong> is the definitive, exuberant chronicle of the late legendary designer’s work, ideas, and boundary-pushing philosophy. Widely known as the brilliant mind behind the influential design firm M&Co<\/strong> and the provocative founding editor of Benetton’s Colors<\/em> magazine<\/strong>, Kalman fundamentally shifted the landscape of contemporary graphic arts. This 420-page full-color monograph acts as what Kalman himself called “an almanac of oddities,” collecting a massive array of journalism, advertising, publishing, watches, t-shirts, album covers, and film titles.<\/p>\n

Key Features of the Book:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • Pictorial Manifesto:<\/strong> Features a visual exploration of Kalman\u2019s personal thoughts on sex, advertising, bookstores, and food.<\/li>\n
  • Comprehensive Portfolio:<\/strong> Includes rare behind-the-scenes storyboards, film stills, and product designs.<\/li>\n
  • Elite Contributors:<\/strong> Contains brilliant analytical essays from icons like David Byrne, Steven Heller, Kurt Andersen, Isaac Mizrahi, and Rick Poynor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Title:<\/strong><\/td>\nTibor Kalman: Perverse Optimist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ISBN-13:<\/strong><\/td>\n9781568982588<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Editors:<\/strong><\/td>\nMichael Bierut & Peter Hall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Publisher:<\/strong><\/td>\nPrinceton Architectural Press<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Format:<\/strong><\/td>\nTrade Paperback<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Page Count:<\/strong><\/td>\n420 Pages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Language:<\/strong><\/td>\nEnglish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Whether you are a seasoned creative professional, a design student, or a pop-culture historian, this book provides an indispensable look at how commercial techniques can be weaponized to challenge the status quo.<\/p>\n

    Fine+. [22.2]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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