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Article: The Master in His Own Words.(book review)(Book Review)

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August 1, 2003
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Bryan Edmondson enjoys a new study of Wim Crouwel Alphabets I really like the approach of this book. So much has been written about Crouwel but Wim Crouwel Alphabets lets you understand his work in his own words.

There is no author to influence the reader with their own interpretation. Instead, the interview style used brings the work to life and asks questions to make the reader feel privileged enough to be attending a lecture with Crouwel himself. It makes for an up-close and personal guide to the man and his work.

Recently, I had the pleasure of working with Crouwel on an exhibition of his more famous posters [CR July]. I have heard him discuss the ...

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