Alain WeillCassandre

“The major monograph devoted to Cassandre (1901-1968), the most important French poster artist of the 20th century, published to mark the fiftieth anniversary of his death.

An exceptional collection of posters, sketches, paintings and photographs, including previously unpublished documents, to reveal the different facets of this prolific artist and, for the first time, an in-depth study of his theatre and opera sets and costumes. A major figure in graphic design, A. M. Cassandre is the author of iconic advertising posters, magazine covers and typefaces. He is notably responsible for the famous Dubo, Dubon, Dubonnet posters and the Yves Saint Laurent logo. A lively, precise text, enriched by documents made accessible for this book. The author, Alain Weill, was able to consult not only the family archives, but also the correspondence of close friends and collaborators, which sheds light on the extraordinary destiny of this man of many talents.”