Good-lookin' books.
December 18, 2004 8:33 AM Subscribe
Czech book covers of the 1920s and '30s. Czechoslovakia was an amazingly creative place between the wars, and this Cooper-Hewitt exhibit showcases some of the book covers it produced. Here's an overview and descrption of styles; you can explore them here. I particularly like Sborník Literární skupiny, Jaroslavu Královi k padesátinám, Nejmenší dum, and the work of Karel Teige. (Via wood s lot.)
Ooooh, more design inspiration! Thanks, CantCrown.
posted by Civil_Disobedient at 12:54 PM on December 18, 2004
posted by Civil_Disobedient at 12:54 PM on December 18, 2004
I know that "robot" was a word invented by a Czech around this time.
posted by bardic at 6:26 PM on December 18, 2004
posted by bardic at 6:26 PM on December 18, 2004
What a beautiful site. That title font on the front page is gorgeous. I'm going to spend quite a bit of time nosing around in there. Thanks, dear languagehat: you never disappoint.
posted by melissa may at 10:50 PM on December 18, 2004
posted by melissa may at 10:50 PM on December 18, 2004
Thanks, languagehat. Czech books are a passion of mine. This is beautiful, beautiful exhibition.
posted by gesamtkunstwerk at 5:10 PM on December 19, 2004
posted by gesamtkunstwerk at 5:10 PM on December 19, 2004
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