Colors: Tibor Kalman, Issues 1-13

by Tibor Kalman, Maira Kalman

Over the course of 13 controversial issues, influential designer Tibor Kalman (1949-1999) used his position as Editor in Chief of the international magazine Colors to challenge the status quo. Through a highly visual language, he creatively explored the world's problems--racism, AIDS--and preoccupations--sports, shopping--to propel social change. That Colors was sponsored by the Benetton clothing company made the media experiment all the more intriguing. Following the success of Tibor's un(Fashion) , this visually powerful book features spreads from each issue and reproduces in full a facsimile of the word-free 13th and final Colors . Kalman's previously unpublished notes and sketches, plus commentary by his partner, Maira, complete the collection.

Genres: Design, Art Design, Art

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Katina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always loved the magazine; as a compendium I think this falls a little short but keep it nonetheless.

[Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pure awesome.

Let me know if you want to borrow this ever.