Neue Deutsche Buchkunst

If one were to translate the title of this book, it would read like Exhibition of New German Book Art. “New” is relative as this book is now sixty-five years old. But it documents the state of German book design during the early 1960s. Published by the Bund Deutscher Buchkünstler, the catalog showcases the winning and selected entries from a pivotal exhibition that sought to redefine high-quality bookmaking in the post-war era. It eatures meticulous typographic layouts and illustrations from influential designers of the time and serves as a bridge between classical craftsmanship and the emerging modernist trends in European publishing, making it a key reference for anyone studying the evolution of German typography and structural book design. It’s all in German so you probably won’t be able to read much of it, but the pics are well worth the measly $15 we’re asking for it.