Read on Noisy Decent Graphic yesterday the very sad news that Alan Fletcher died last week. He was brilliant; like the grandaddy of British Graphic Design. So up into the loft to dig out my copy of his book The Art of Looking Sideway (the loft is no place for this ace book but we've got the builders in and only half our house is habitable so it's the safest place for it).
The book is like Fletcher's scrap book; packed full of bits of type, art, found objects, collage, paintings, lots of words, snippets, fragments, very clever stuff, funny dumb stuff. To be honest, I can't do it or the man justice here so if you would like to know more I'd recommend you get his book here or read about him here.
By odd coincidence, an exhibition of his work was already due to be seen at the Design Museum in London.
We have this wonderful book too. I loved it so much when I saw it, I had to go and buy a copy for my friends birthday too. Its been a long time since I looked at it, thanks for reminding me.
Posted by: Max | 27 September 2006 at 09:36 AM
That is probably my favourite art book that I own, it's just so inspiring. It's sad to hear that Alan Fletcher died but he made such a wonderful contribution to the design world :)
Posted by: Kate | 29 September 2006 at 08:13 AM
I keep this book next to my drawing table and often flip through it when inspiration is needed. It has been my constant companion for years. I'm very sad to hear that he has passed away..
Posted by: Jen | 12 October 2006 at 02:41 AM