Saul bass childrens book

Legendary designer saul bass s only childrens book, resurrected half a century later cultural history gem. Designed by saul basss daughter jennifer and written by distinguished design historian pat kirkham, who knew saul bass, this book contains more than 1,400 illustrations, many from the bass archive and never published before, providing an indepth account of one of the leading graphic artists of the 20th century. This beautiful children s book is full of illustrations and designs by the legendary saul bass. Bass earned listings in international dictionary of films and filmmakers in 1985 and 1991, conran directory of design in 1985, and whos who in graphic art in 1982. This month, rizzoli will release a facsimile edition of henris walk to paris, long out of print and the only childrens book illustrated by celebrated. The story, written by leonore klein, is that of a boy from a small town wishing to visit the big city paris. In 1959, bass created the famous red swirl signature design for lawrys seasonings and went on to expand his work outside the film world. It is simple and sweet and provides the perfect vehicle for bass to work his magic. Another book was just reissued this month, and its. Book design cover design 2d design saul steinberg saul bass martin scorsese worlds of fun childrens books typography martin scorsese on the talent of saul bass from the vertigo credits to his logos and picture books, saul bass s work was unique, says martin scorsese. Saul bass long forgotten childrens book gets reprinted core77. Saul bass childrens book comes back into print birth. Graphic designer saul bass s classic kids book henris walk to paris. Legendary designer saul bass childrens book is back in print for a.

Saul bass laurence king publishing us design books. Saul bass the reader wiki, reader view of wikipedia. The first book dedicated to saul bass, one of the great american designers, produced by jennifer bass sauls daughter and pat kirkham. Saul was captivating as he described his reasoning why his great designs worked. Nov 11, 2011 sinatra had appeared in otto premingers the man with the golden arm the year before, the film for which saul bass designed a title sequence and a poster thats probably more visible and imitated these days than the film itself. Saul bass rare childrens book is back in print thenextweb. Now a littleknown chapter of bass legacy is returning. In 1964, he collaborated with elaine, whom he married in 1961, on a short. Henris walk to paris is a childrens book by legendary designer saul bass, and its finally back in print. The pun at the heart of the trademark is the parallel between. Saul bass is considered to be one of the most important graphic designers of all. A summary of saul bass s contribution to motion graphics. Kubrick and frankenheimer similarly brought his aesthetic eye to bear on narrative elements.

One of the giants of 20thcentury design and filmmaking, saul bass 1920 1996, was a visual communicator par excellence, who produced a diverse. Saul bass hardcover book cover design only 8x8 graphic designer aesthetictech. In 1962, bass collaborated with former librarian leonore klein on his only childrens book, which spent decades as a prized outofprint collectors. How to create a childrens picture book in adobe indesign. Hints of picassostyle cubism and saul bass can be seen in the vintage, textured work of polish illustrator pawel jonca along with a health retro twist. Leonore klein wrote the childrens books what would you do if. Bass began his career designing print ads for films, before going on to design animated title sequences and movie posters for many notable films. Making and selling films in hollywood s golden age. Childrens books by wellknown designers creativepro network. To help you find the right books for you and your young reader, weve compiled a list of the best kids books about walking. Bass also designed some of the most iconic corporate logos in north america. Saul bass was born in new york city in 1920 and is a widely acclaimed graphic designer with a career spanning over 40 years.

Every bit of the positive hype and accolades this book has received is welldeserved. I recently wrote an article on the legendary designer saul bass 19201996 and his. Mar 04, 2015 henris walk to paris is the only childrens book he created. May 8, 1920 april 25, 1996 was an american graphic designer and oscarwinning filmmaker, best known for his design of motionpicture title sequences, film posters, and corporate logos. As design historian pat kirkham shows in his forthcoming book on bass coauthored. David cadji newbys top 10 quests in childrens books. Rowlings new book might be a mystery, and victor cruz is the first member of the. Legendary designer saul basss only childrens book, resurrected half a century later saul bass, book design, childrens books. Saul bass 1969 pitch film for a new bell system logo is a work of art in itself. Famous graphic designer saul bass, who created the opening sequence for the movies vertigo and north by northwest, as well as the logos for famous name brands. Designed by saul bass s daughter jennifer and written by distinguished design historian pat kirkham, who knew saul bass, this book contains more than 1,400 illustrations, many from the bass archive and never published before, providing an indepth account of one of the leading graphic artists of the 20th century. A beautiful childrens book by saul bass is finally back in print, why j. As design historian pat kirkham shows in his forthcoming book on bass coauthored with bass daughter jennifer, the legendary visual communicator also applied his graphic wizardry to album and book covers, typefaces, packaging, retail displays, a hifi system, toys and a postage stamp.

A few american midcentury modern designers made childrens books. Buy henris walk to paris 01 by bass, saul, klein, leonore isbn. I drew the earliest version of it in 2004, based on old saul bass handdrawn movie titling type from the 50s, and its evolved somewhat organically since then. He graduated from james monroe high school in the bronx and studied parttime at the art students league in manhattan until attending night classes with gyorgy kepes at brooklyn college. Aug 30, 2016 in this exclusive extract from new largeformat book saul bass. Another book was just reissued this month, and its just as notable since its been out of print for decades. The story is simple, but brilliant, the look of the book is peerless, and the paperbinding is of highest quality. Voir plus didees sur le theme saul bass, affiche, affiche film. Saul bass childrens book is now back in print flixist. It was designed for branding the british independent film awards and the raindance film festival in london. The book was rich in detail, and i found the notes at the end describing his very personal creative process particul teton county call no. The first american film avantgarde, 19191945, and author of dream merchants.

Find this pin and more on children s books i need by aubrey kunkel. Tickets for nonmoma members are at the door so get there early. Henris walk to paris, illustrated by saul bass here and elsewhere. Bass trademark for this 1959 film, which centers on a murder trial, is a stylized image of a human body made up of separate parts, each looking as if it was cut out of paper. Childrens literature has many notable options when it comes to walking.

Saul bass most iconic film posters, chosen by pat kirkham. Saul bass was an american graphic designer and oscarwinning filmmaker, best known for his. Graphic designer saul basss classic kids book henris walk to paris. In 1962, he collaborated with lenore klein on the children s book, henris walk to paris. Henris walk to paris, by saul bass and leonore klein babyccino kids. Among his most famous works are the title sequences for such classic films as the man with the golden arm 1955, north by northwest 1959, and psycho 1960. Saul bass 19201996, the celebrated graphic designer and filmmaker perhaps best known for his movie posters and title sequences, illustrated only one childrens book during his lifetime. Originally released in 1962, henris walk to paris was the only childrens book that bass illustrated and designed.

Besides designing numerous science fiction books, his song lyrics illustrations for beatles made a big impression on music industry and designing. Board books are best for babies and toddlers from ages newborn to 2 or 3. Henris walk to paris 1962 symbolize and summarize, famously said saul bass. Saul bass was born on may 8, 1920 in the bronx, new york, united states, to eastern european jewish immigrant parents. In a sense, this is what bass did in the only childrens book he illustrated, henris walk to paris, which he published in the middle of a flourishing design career. Rizzoli reissues saul bass picture book publishers weekly. The text was written by leonore klein, a former librarian. Saul bass, best known for transforming the way movies begin, was in fact a designer of incredible versatility. A beautiful children s book by saul bass is finally back in print, why j. Oct 09, 2014 janchristopher horak is director of the ucla film and television archive, editor of lovers of cinema.

This is his only childrens book, originally printed in 1962 and reprinted in 2012, the story was created by former librarian leonore klein. Saul basss only childrens book print magazine saul bass. This month a reprint of henris walk to paris is being published by rizzoliuniverse books. Saul bass illustrations for henris walk to paris saul bass, print. Bass showed an artistic bent early on, drawing everything he saw.

Designed by saul bass s daughter jennifer and written by distinguished design historian pat kirkham, who knew saul bass, this book contains more than 1,400 illustrations, many from the bass archive and never published before, providing an indepth account of. Henris walk to paris, by saul bass and leonore klein. Paris by saul bass illustrated 1962 childrens book republished saul bass, happy. I was young, just a few years out of ucla, and i was attracted to saul s rational approach to great logo design in the 60s.

The saul bassapproved method of credibilitybased logo design. Designed by jennifer bass, saul basss daughter and written by distinguished design historian pat kirkham who knew saul bass personally, this book is full of images from the bass archive, providing an in depth account of one of the leading graphic artists of the 20th century. Some kids books are real works of art and i often thing they would be great on a wall for example. Ok stores guide to the best childrens books out there. Apr 24, 2012 half a century of anticipation, or what parisian buses have to do with little yellow birds. Apr 02, 2015 henris walk to paris by saul bass henris got a hankering to see paris, so one day he packs a paper bag and off he goes, to make his dream come true. Henris walk to paris by leonore klein, illustrated and designed by saul bass. Saul bass, the legendary graphic designer, has been getting a lot of play this month. In 1964, saul bass hired me as a strategic logo design planner, account manager, and director of new business contacts.

In 1962 bass collaborated with leonora klein to create a childrens book called henris walk to paris. This month a reprint of henris walk to paris is being published by rizzoli universe books. Henris walk to paris goodreads meet your next favorite book. Saul bass long forgotten children s book gets reprinted.

First, his opening title sequence for anatomy of a murder. Designed by jennifer bass, saul basss daughter and written by distinguished design historian pat kirkham who knew saul bass personally, this book is full of. Aug 29, 2011 saul bass, best known for transforming the way movies begin, was in fact a designer of incredible versatility. Saul provides a 60s pop color backdrop for the text written. Rowlings new book might be a mystery, and victor cruz is the first member of the giants to land a postsuper bowl book deal. Henris walk to paris, illustrated and designed by bass and written by leonore klein was forgotten for decades. Check out our saul bass poster selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our prints shops. Nelson published a book on bass, entitled saul bass, in 1967. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This beautiful childrens book is full of illustrations and designs by the legendary saul bass.

Saul bass henris walk to paris book by leonore klein 1962 graphic design books. The arm from the poster is the main graphic on the cover of the new book. In 1938, saul married ruth cooper and they had two children, robert in 1942 and andrea in 1946. Saul bass matchbook, graphic design vintage 1960, one book of matches, modernist nature. Young and the restless logo designer, partridge family bird artist was 86. As far as i know this is the only kids picture book illustrated by designer saul bass. Saul bass s original pitch for the bell systems logo redesign, 1969 why man creates.