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Brian Cook's Landscapes of Britain

a guide to Britain in beautiful book illustration

Brian Cook author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Batsford

Published:19th Jul '10

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Brian Cook's Landscapes of Britain cover

The illustrations of Brian Cook from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s have become iconic. His heightened use of colour, in a flat colour poster style, is much imitated, but never surpassed. His jacket covers for the Batsford series of books that celebrated British life are now very collectable. This collection of his best work is a beautiful publication that should be enjoyed not only by collectors but all lovers of good design and illustration. 

Brian Cook describes his working processes, the then new printing process that allowed him to pioneer his characteristic bold colours, and the design principles and practical methods of his craft. A stunning book for designers. 

 

ISBN: 9781906388782

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

128 pages