BRIAN COOKS LANDSCAPES OF BRITAIN
Brian Cook's Landscapes of Britain
By:Cook, Brian
Edition:Mini ed.
Publisher:Anova Books
Imprint:Batsford Ltd
ISBN/EAN:1849940363 / 9781849940368
Format:Hardback
Pagination:128 pages, 200
Dimensions:148 x 194 mm, 408 grams
Country of Pub.:United Kingdom
Pub Date:21/03/2012
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.