" Max Bill " Rare Vintage 1974 Lmtd 1st Edtn Iconic Museum Exhibition Catalogue Modernist Collector's Book

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This Max Bill rare vintage 1974 limited first edition iconic landmark museum exhibition catalogue Modernist collector's book is an incredibly … Read more This Max Bill rare vintage 1974 limited first edition iconic landmark museum exhibition catalogue Modernist collector's book is an incredibly special and unique book to add to your library collection.

the softcover exhibition book is published by The Buffalo Fine Arts Academy & The Albright - Knox gallery Museum, printed in Switzerland in 1974 in an unnumbered limited edition of 5000 copies by Genossenchaftsruckerei Zurich, photolithograph printing by Cliche & Litho AG Zurich, binding by HCH. Weber AG Winterthur. The book is compiled and edited by Max Bill and James N. Wood, with an introduction by James Woods, text by Max Bill, and an essay Lawrence Alloway.

Max Bill ( 1908 - 1994 ) was a Swiss architect, painter, sculptor, typeface, and graphic designer. Bill is considered the single most decisive influence on Swiss graphic design beginning in the 1950's. His work is characterize by a clarity and precise proportions. As a designer and artist he sought to create forms which usually represent the new physics of the early 20th Century.

The iconic landmark retrospective exhibition was held in 1974 - 1975 at The Albright - Knox Art Gallery Museum Buffalo New York, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and The Corcoran Gallery of Art Washington D.C.

The rare out of print 1st edition collector's Modernist exhibition book measures 8 1/4" W X 11" H X 3/4" D, with 198 pages, 186 illustrations including 63 full color lithograph print plates, and a special binding that is " split attached " intentionally designed to prevent unnecessary wear to the covers.

It is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age and light signs of handling. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less