Identity - The Story the Czech Graphic Design – Kudrnovská Linda (2024)

The English version of this comprehensive collective monograph offers a unique insight into the world of graphic design and typography. It maps over a century of development in these fields in the Czech lands and shows how graphic design shapes and reflects the cultural identity of a nation in the heart of Europe. The book features texts from leading theorists and designers as well as essays by renowned experts such as Steven Heller and Jiří Přibáň, providing important historical and cultural context. It introduces the heroes of Czech graphic design who have made a name for themselves not only in the Czech Republic but also abroad, such as Alfons Mucha, Vojtěch Preissig, and Ladislav Sutnar, and includes interviews with contemporary creators who follow in their footsteps and represent Czech graphic design and typography in a global context. Among them are Veronika Burian, Radim Peško, Aleš Najbrt, František Štorm, Rostislav Vaněk, Zdeněk Ziegler, and many others. Discover the phenomenon of the Czechoslovak film poster, the long tradition of book design, or the contemporary creation of typefaces that are unique even on a global scale. Learn when graphic design is a powerful tool for cultivation and when it becomes propaganda. The book also features previously unpublished visual materials,…