It’s by Hendrik Werkman, a Dutch designer working in Groningen, Holland pre WWII. He was an interesting guy who, late in his life, began doing very experimental and artistic work using a letterpress. This image was part of a periodical he published called the *Next Call.* He was killed by the Nazis when Allied forces invaded Holland.
You should look for more of his work, it’s really phenomenal.
George
I felt bad because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no Bodoni
10.May.2008 7.20pm
Pardon my ignorance too, but what is it?
10.May.2008 7.35pm
It’s by Hendrik Werkman, a Dutch designer working in Groningen, Holland pre WWII. He was an interesting guy who, late in his life, began doing very experimental and artistic work using a letterpress. This image was part of a periodical he published called the *Next Call.* He was killed by the Nazis when Allied forces invaded Holland.
You should look for more of his work, it’s really phenomenal.
George
I felt bad because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no Bodoni
11.May.2008 1.57am
What an amazing answer. I differently will look at some more of his work.
Thank you George,
Chris
Luckily I have a healthy collection of Bodoni and many shoes.
11.May.2008 9.50am
There is a book about H.N. Werkman in the Monographics book series.
11.May.2008 10.37pm
Very interesting, I ordered the book used from Powell’s through Amazon for $5.00.
12.May.2008 4.05pm
I love that graphic!
Some of the work by Hendrik Werkman feels very Braque.
Mikey :-)
12.May.2008 6.44pm
I second Ricardo’s recommendation of the Alston Purvis book.
13.May.2008 5.00am
The renowned California book printer Jack Stauffacher did a series of prints that are reminiscent of this example.
http://www.sfmoma.org/exhibitions/exhib_detail.asp?id=44
http://www.creativepro.com/article/dot-font-letters-as-art-
19.May.2008 2.58pm
My copy of H.N. Werkman came today. It’s a beautiful and inspiring book. Thank you, Chris for asking about this.
Sharon