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New titles 2005

Reza Abedini graphiste / affichiste
With an introduction by Alain Le Quernec, published by Pyramyd ntcv, Paris (FR) (2004), as number 026 in the series "designer & design"; 120 pages, 16 x 16 cm, about 200 color illustrations; softcover; ISBN 2-910565-86-6; in french and english; EUR 13 (about US$ 14 )
"Reza Abedini is without question the most emblematic and ground-breaking exponent of iranian graphic design today". Besides many posters, the book includes book covers, logos and web pages.
2005.12.10
Niki de Saint Phalle & Jean Tinguely Posters
by Isabel Siben, published by Prestel, Munich (DE) (2005); 96 pages, 24 x 30 cm, about 150 color reproductions; softcover; ISBN 3-7913-3404-2; in english, german and french; US$ 16.50, Euro 17
Most posters are for the sculpture exhibitions of the two artists. With a 10 page introduction and biographies
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2005.12.09
Finn Nygaard with friends - Fifty-Fifty
Catalogue of an exhibition at the Museum of Art & Design in Copenhagen (DK), (December 2005), published by www.danishposters.com; 240 pages, 17 x 24 cm, 100 page size color poster reproductions, many hundreds of color photos; softcover; ISBN 87-990704-0-5; in english
Finn Nygaard turned 50 this year and organized an exhibition with posters by 50 of his friends, and 50 of his own, and assembled a book with even more posters and souvenir pictures. What a way to celebrate!
2005.11.23
The Graphic Imperative - International posters for peace, social justice and the environment 1965-2005
Catalogue of an exhibition in Boston MA (US), curated by Elizabeth Resnick, Frank Baseman and Chaz Maviyane-Davies, available from Elizabeth Resnick at ElizRes@aol.com; 80 pages, 30 x 21 cm, 121 color reproductions; softcover; in english; US$ 27
A survey of some of the most memorable recent political posters, see the web exhibition or www.thegraphicimperative.org.
2005.11.23
Paradis a vendre - Un siecle d'affiches touristiques suisses
by Jean-Charles-Giroud and Michel Schlup, published by Patrick Cramer Editeur pcramer@cramer.ch, Geneva (CH) (2005); 256 pages, 20 x 26 cm, 229 color reproductions; softcover; in french; CHF 48 (about US$ 36)
The latest publication from the expert curators of the public poster collections of Geneva and Neuchatel shows top swiss tourist posters from the last hundred years.
2005.11.23
Mehdi Saeedi - Collection of graphic works 1999 - 2004
Published by Mehdi Saeedi, Tehran (IR) (2005) ; about 90 pages, 17 x 24 cm, about 70 color reproductions of posters and 46 logos; softcover; ISBN 964-06-5955-X; in english;
With short introductions by Ghobad Shiva, Thierry Sarfis and Farzad Zadmohsen, and a two page biography. Mehdi Saeedi, born in 1979, is a leading representative of the young generation of iranian graphic designers and a stunning calligrapher who integrates traditional iranian visual elements seamlessly into graphically very advanced designs. See his web site for more samples of his work.
2005.09.23
Solidarnosc 1980 - 2005 Solid Art
Catalogue of an exhibition of Solidarnosc posters at the European Parliament in Brussels, curated by Wladyslaw Serwatowski, Warsaw (PL) (2005) ; 44 pages, 21 x 29 cm, about 70 color and b/w illustrations and photographs; softcover; ISBN 83-91470-3-4; in english, french and polish;
With texts by Janusz Lewandowski and Wladyslaw Serwatowski and detailed biographies of the 55 artists that are exhibited. See the web exhibition for more details.
2005.09.23
The independent movie poster book
by Spencer Drate, Judith Salavetz, text by Dave Kehr, published by Harry N. Abrams, New York NY (US) (2004); 176 pages, 23 x 30 cm, about 200 color reproductions; softcover; ISBN 0-8109-9190-X; in english; US$ 13.95, Euro 17
The books shows poster for independent movies like "Eraserhead" or "Lost in translation", and posters from designers like Zdenek Ziegler, Andrzej Klimowski, Igor Maistrovskii, Wieslaw Walkuski, Tadanori Yokoo, and many, many unknown designers.
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2005.09.08
The queer movie poster book
by Jenni Olsen, foreword by Bruce Vilanch, published by Chronicle Books, San Francisco CA (US) (2004); 132 pages, 20 x 26 cm, about 150 color reproductions; softcover; ISBN 0-8118-4261-4; in english; US$ 13.95, Euro 17
"From the underground to the Oscar-winning, the titillating to the tasteful, the campy to the heartfelt, "The quer movie poster book" is a captivating visual history of the best of queer film culture"
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2005.09.08
Graphic design for the 21st century - 100 of the world's best graphic designers
by Charlotte and Peter Fiell, published by Taschen, Cologne (DE) (2003); 638 pages, 20 x 26 cm, probably more than 1000 color reproductions; plastic cover; ISBN 3-8228-1605-1; in german, french and english; US$ 25.19, Euro 30
With adresses, biographies and studio histories of each of the 100 avantgarde designers and groups:
Aboud Sodano, Acne, Alexander Boxill, Ames Design, Peter Anderson, Philippe Apeloig, August Media, Jonathan Barnbrook, Ruedi Baur, Jop van Bennekom, Irma Boom, Bump, Buero Destruct, buero fuer form, Francois Chalet, Warren Corbitt, Cyan, DED Associates, Delaware, Dextro, Daniel Eatock / Foundation 33, Paul Elliman, Experimental Jetset, Extra Design, Farrow Design, Fellow Designers, Fluor, Fold 7, David Foeldvari, Form, Tina Frank, Vince Frost, Gabor Palotai Design, James Goggin, April Greiman, Fernando Gutierrez, Ippei Gyoubu, Hahn Smith Design Inc., Fons M. Hickmann, Kim Hiorthoy, Hi-ReS!, Angus Hyland, Hideki Inaba, Inkahoots, Intro, Gila Kaplan, KesselsKramer, Scott King, Jeff Kleinsmith, Christian Kuesters, Lateral Net Ltd, Golan Levin, Lust, M.A.D., Gudmundur Oddur Magnusson, Karel Martens, Me Company, MetaDesign, Mevis & van Deursen, Miles Murray Sorrell / FUEL, J. Abbott Miller, M/M (Paris), Mutabor, Hideki Nakajima, Norm, Martijn Oostra, Optimo, Matt Owens, Mirco Pasqualini, Katrin Petursdottir, Posttool, Research Studios, Rinzen, Bernardo Rivavelarde , Stefan Sagmeister, Peter Saville, Walter Schoenauer, Pierre di Sciullo, Carlos Segura, Spin, State, Suburbia, Surface, Sweden Graphics, Felipe Taborda, ten_do_ten, The Designers Republic, Andrea Tinnes, Jan van Toorn, Tycoon Graphics, UNA (Amsterdam) designers, Martin Venezky, Alberto Vieceli, Gunnar Thor Vilhjalmsson, Why Not Associates, Martin Woodtli, Worthington Design, Yacht Associates, Tadanori Yokoo.
An incredible bargain, like all Taschen books.

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2005.09.08
Tapani Aartomaa - graphic designer
With texts by Kuutti Lavonen, Merja Salo and Martin Relander, published by Studio Aartomaa Oy, Helsinki (FI) (2003), available from tapani.aartomaa@dlc.fi ; 110 pages, 23 x 28 cm, about 160 illustrations and photographs, about 50 poster reproductions; softcover; ISBN 951-98017-4-x; in finnish and english; 30.00 Euro (about 37 US$)
When one of the legends of finnish graphic design and father of the Lahti Poster Biennial writes an autobiography, it is bound to be not only a beautiful book but also a history of graphic design in Finland and in the world, from the 1950s until today.
2005.09.07
Martti Mykkänen - Graphic Design, Book covers and illustrations, Posters
Text by Ulla Aartomaa, book design by Tapani Aartomaa, published by Studio Aartomaa Oy, Helsinki (FI) (1999), available from tapani.aartomaa@dlc.fi ; 84 pages, 28 x 28 cm, about 100 illustrations, about 30 poster reproductions; softcover; ISBN 951-98017-1-5; in finnish and english; 30.00 Euro (about 37 US$)
A well written, well designed and well produced book on one of the classic finnish masters by Ulla Aartomaa, curator of the Poster Museum in Lahti.
2005.09.07
le spectacle dans la rue, 100 posters from 10 countries 1958 - 1968
Catalogue of an exhibition curated by Anna Boggeri and Bruno Monguzzi at the Galleria Gottardo in Lugano (CH), published by Fondazione Galleria Gottardo / Gabriele Capelli Editore ; 224 pages, 17 x 24 cm, 100 full page color reproductions; softcover; ISBN 88-87469-42-3; in italian and english; 42.50 Euro (about 53 US$)
The exhibition is "a selection from the celebrated exhibition curated by Antonio Boggerie for Olivetti in the late sixties", the title refers to a quote from Cassandre
2005.08.13
Michel Bouvet, Laureate of the Jan Lenica Award
Catalogue of an exhibition curated by Irena Przymus at the National Museum in Poznan (PL) (2005), published by Muzeum Narodowe w Poznaniu; 72 pages, 24 x 32 cm, 62 color reproductions and 102 color thumbnails; softcover; ISBN 83-89053-33-0; in polish and english
A very detailed documentation and large scale reproductions of the work of one of France's leading poster designers.
2005.08.13
Manifesti dello spumante italiano
Catalogue of an exhibition curated by Roberto Festi in Trento (IT) (2004), published by Priuli & Verlucca; 118 pages, 21 x 24 cm, 69 color full page reproductions and numerous detail repros; softcover; ISBN 88-8068-262-8; in italian; 19.90 Euro (about 24.70 US$)
Posters about italian sparkling wine from 1896 to 1985, with 15 pages of text, detailed descriptions of all posters, a one page bibliography and biographies of the main artists.
2005.08.12
Grand Tour in Toscana. La storia sui muri
Catalogue of exhibitions in Marina di Massa and Chianciano (IT) (2005), published by Papiacomunicare; 146 pages, 22 x 22 cm, 109 color reproductions; softcover; in italian and english; 30 Euro
The catalogue shows posters from the Tuscany region and from tuscan designers grouped into exhibitions, sports, movies, tourism and product advertising from 1890 to 1960.
2005.08.12
Grand Tour in Sicilia, viaggo attraverso il manifesto pubblicitario
Catalogue of an exhibition in Palermo (IT) (2003), published by Papiacomunicare; 146 pages, 22 x 22 cm, about 116 color reproductions; softcover; ISBN X001398482; in italian; 30 Euro (about 37.30 US$)
With 50 pages of text by various authors, the catalogue shows posters from Sicily grouped into exhibitions, sports, movies, tourism and product advertising from 1890 to 1960.
2005.08.12
Villemot - L'affiche de A a Z
by Guillaume Villemot, published by Hoebeke, Paris (May 2005); 128 pages, 24 x 32 cm, about 100 color reproductions, mainly full page; softcover; ISBN 2-84230-227-3; in french; Euro 25.50 (about 31.70 US$)
With a 19 page biography written by Bernard Villemot's grandson Guillaume, and quotes from Villemot for the 25 letters of the alphabet, for example "O, Osez! Voila un bel imperativ", accompanied by a very bold Bally poster.
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2005.08.07
HamDast: The 5th Color + Leonardo Sonnoli
Catalogue of an exhibition at the Iranian Artists Forum in Tehran (IR) (2005); 64 pages, 16 x 21 cm, about 40 full page color reproductions; softcover; ISBN 964-306-389-5; in iranian and english
With texts by Alain Le Quernec and Pierpaolo Vetta. HamDast was an exhibition of the newest works of Majid Abbasi, Saed Meshki, Alireza Mostafazadeh and Bijan Sayfouri, and posters by Leonardo Sonnoli, the italian graphic designer and guest to this exhibition.
2005.08.04
Wieslaw Grzegorczyk - Posters
Catalogue of a personal exhibition of Wieslaw Grzegorczyk at the Muzeum Archidiecezalne w Krakowie, Cracow (PL) (2005); 84 pages, 20 x 21 cm, 54 full page color reproductions; softcover; ISBN 83-920677-0-3; in polish and english
With texts by Krzysztof Dydo and Florian Zielinski, a short biography and a list of exhibitions and publications. For anybody with an open mind, this catalogue is a delightful celebration of the art of drawing and painting a poster, not just simply designing one.
2005.07.28
Felipe Taborda 100 Cartazes Carteles Posters
by Felipe Taborda, with an introductions by Milton Glaser and Neville Brody, published by Taborda editores, Rio de Janeiro (BR) (2004) ; 128 pages, 14 x 19 cm, 100 full page color reproductions; softcover; in portuguese, spanish and english
Catalogue of a personal exhibition of posters 1985 - 2004 of this famous brazilian designer at the Biblioteca de Mexico in 2004, and currently in Fort Collins CO (US).
2005.07.28
Radovan Jenko posters - affiches
by Radovan Jenko, with an introduction by Ranko Novak, published by La Look editions, Ljubljana (SI) (2005) ; 110 pages, 13 x 21 cm, 50 full page color reproductions; softcover; ISBN 961-91558-0-7; in english and french
A little jewel of a book published on the 50th anniversary of Tomaszewski student Radovan Jenko from Slowenia.
2005.07.27
Firenze in forma di manifesti - quarant'anni di grafica di Pier Luigi Aglietti
Catalaogue of an exhibition in Florence (IT) curated by Beppe Manzotti, published by the Comune de Firenze at Edizioni Polistampa, Florence (IT) (2003); 188 pages, 16 x 24 cm, 374 color reproductions; softcover; ISBN 88-8304-667-6; in italian; Euro 14.00 (about 17.40 US$)
The catalogue shows posters, flyers, book covers, calendars and so on for cultural and political events in Florence, all made by the same graphic designer over the last 40 years.
2005.07.18
Plakatkunst in der SBZ/DDR 1945/1949 - 1969
PhD thesis by Sylke.Wunderlich@gmx.net, Universitaet Leipzig, Leipzig (DE) (2003); 576 pages, 21 x 30 cm, 811 b/w reproductions; softcover; in german
A thorough and useful study of early east german posters, with 277 pages of text, detailed descriptions of 800 posters, the biography of 250 designers and a bibliography with about 1700 references from the literature. A monumental work by an insider that makes you wish for a second part, covering the 1970's and 80's.
2005.07.11
Manifesti del cinema
by Alberto Castagna, published by Federico Motta Editore, Milan (IT) (2004); 384 pages, 12 x 18 cm, about 370 full page color reproductions; softcover; ISBN 88-7179-441-9; in italian; Euro 19.90 (about 24.70 US$)
After a five page introduction, the books shows many of the famous movie posters from the 1896 Cinematographe Lumiere to Casablanca and Forrest Gump in chronological order. The title, director, country and year of the movie is given, but not the designer or the cast, and there is no index.
2005.07.01
Lahti Poster Biennial 2005
Edited by Kari Savolainen and Veijo Kolunen, available from the Lahti City Museum, Lahti (FI) (2005); 156 pages, 20 x 21 cm, about 250 color reproductions; softcover; ISBN 951-849-584-X; in finnish and english; 60 Euro (about 75 US$)
Includes the selected entries, a double page for each of the five jury members and a list of participants.
2005.06.20
The poster works of Chen Zhengda
Edited, designed and published by Chen Zhengda, www.chenzhengda.com, with text contributions by Zhao Yan, Wang Min and Wang Xueqing, Hangzhou (CN) (2005); 76 pages, 22 x 28 cm, about 30 color reproductions, mostly full page; hardcover; ISBN 3-00-015596-1; in chinese and english
A monographic review of the posters from 1999 - 2004 from a young chinese graphic designer from Hangzhou.
2005.06.12
Plakate B. Suelzen - Katalog 9
Verkaufskatalog 9, published by Burkhard Suelzen, Berlin (DE) (2004); 64 pages, 15 x 21 cm, 124 b/w illustrations; softcover; in german
Plakat- und Reklameliteratur 1913 - 1968 & 114 schoene und seltene Plakate verschiedener Themen 1891 - 1970
2005.03.25
Uwe Loesch & students
Edited and designed by Jianping He in the series "Master and Students", published by China Youth Press, Beijing (CN) (Sep 2004), available from PingPoster@t-online.de; 240 pages, 17 x 24 cm, many colour illustrations, mostly full page; softcover; ISBN 7-5006-5665-3; in chinese and english; EUR 25 (about US$ 33)
2005.03.25
Mieczyslaw Wasilewski & Students
Edited and designed by Jianping He in the series "Master and Students", published by China Youth Press, Beijing (CN) (Sep 2004), available from PingPoster@t-online.de; 240 pages, 17 x 24 cm, many colour illustrations, mostly full page; softcover; ISBN 7-5006-5665-3; in chinese and english; EUR 25 (about US$ 33)
2005.03.25
NTE & KHB
Edited and designed by Jianping He in the series "Master and Students", published by China Youth Press, Beijing (CN) (Sep 2004), available from PingPoster@t-online.de; 240 pages, 17 x 24 cm, many colour illustrations, mostly full page; softcover; ISBN 7-5006-5665-3; in chinese and english; EUR 25 (about US$ 33)
2005.03.25
Niklaus Troxler & Students
Edited and designed by Jianping He in the series "Master and Students", published by China Youth Press, Beijing (CN) (Sep 2004), available from PingPoster@t-online.de; 240 pages, 17 x 24 cm, many colour illustrations, mostly full page; softcover; ISBN 7-5006-5665-3; in chinese and english; EUR 25 (about US$ 33)
2005.03.25
Fons Hickmann & Students
Edited and designed by Jianping He in the series "Master and Students", published by China Youth Press, Beijing (CN) (Sep 2004), available from PingPoster@t-online.de; 240 pages, 17 x 24 cm, many colour illustrations, mostly full page; softcover; ISBN 7-5006-5665-3; in chinese and english; EUR 25 (about US$ 33)
2005.03.25
Holger Matthies & Students
Edited and designed by Jianping He in the series "Master and Students", published by China Youth Press, Beijing (CN) (Sep 2004), available from PingPoster@t-online.de; 240 pages, 17 x 24 cm, many colour illustrations, mostly full page; softcover; ISBN 7-5006-5665-3; in chinese and english; EUR 25 (about US$ 33)
2005.03.25
Disenadores de Ecuador
Published by the Asociacion de Disenadores Graficos, Ecuador (2004); 72 pages, 24 x 30 cm, about 300 color illustrations; softcover; in spanish
With a short introduction by Antonio Mena on the ADG, on graphic design and on design in Ecuador. The book is a Who's Who of 28 ecuadorian graphic designers with a double page showing work samples of each. Those with posters include Maria Jose Breilh, Gisela Calderon, Rossana Costa, Sandro Giorgi, Silvio Giorgi, Maria Loor, Luis Maldonado, Mario Marin, Antonio Mena, Belen Mena, Peter Mussfeldt, and Esteban Salgado.
2005.02.25
Schnee von gestern - Winterplakate der Oesterreichischen Nationalbibliothek
by Christian Maryska, published by Holzhausen Verlag, Vienna (AT) (2004), catalogue of an exhibition at the Oesterreichische Nationalbibliothek, with text contributions by J. Kamps, W. Kos, C. Maryska, D. Schellerer, A. Smetana, W. Straub, B. Tschofen and C. Werner; 224 pages, 16 x 21 cm, 119 small illustrations and 87 full page color reproductions; softcover; ISBN 3-85493-087-9; in german; 19.90 EUR (about 26 US$)
Despite it's small size, this catalogue is a substantial, detailed and carefully researched documentation of austrian posters between 1910 and 1970. Read a short review.
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2005.02.01
Graphic Agitation 2 : Social and Political Graphics in the Digital Age
by Liz McQuiston, published by Phaidon, London (GB) (2004); 240 pages, 26 x 30 cm, about 500 color illustrations; hardcover; ISBN 0-7148-4177-3; in english; 44.07 US$
A sequel to "Graphic Agitation", the book shows political graphics from the last 10 years, with posters from Alejandro Magallanes, El Fantasma de Heredia, David Tartakover, Yossi Lemel, Chaz Maviyane and many more.
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2005.01.28
Geschichte des Plakates - Histoire de l'affiche - History of the poster
by Josef and Shizuko Mueller-Brockmann, published by Phaidon, London (GB) (2004); 244 pages, 25 x 25 cm, 291 color reproductions; softcover; ISBN 0-7148-4403-9; in german, french and english; 25 US$
A reprint, in fresh colors, of the famous book originally published in 1971.
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2005.01.28
Zero - Hans Schleger, a life of design
by Pat Schleger, published by Lund Humphries, Aldershot (GB) (2001); 272 pages, 22 x 25 cm, many color reproductions; hardcover; ISBN 0-85331-792-5; in english; 35 GBP (about 66 US$)
"Hans Schleger (1898 - 1976) was a key figure in the history of graphic design. He pioneered the concept of corporate identity, and his work has been hugely influential for subsequent generations of designers."
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2005.01.28
Abram Games graphic designer - Maximum meaning, minimum means
by N. Games, C. Moriarty, J. Rose, published by Lund Humphries, Aldershot (GB) (2003); 208 pages, 22 x 25 cm, 230 color reproductions; hardcover; ISBN 0-85331-881-6; in english; 35 GBP (about 66 US$)
"Abram Games (1914-96) was one of the twentieth century's most innovative and important graphic designers. His remarkable career spanned 60 years, during which time he was responsible for some of the most enduring images ever produced in Britain."
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2005.01.28
Blow up, Keiichi Tanaami's poster & graphic works 1963 - 1974
published by Seigensha Art Publishing Inc., Kyoto (JP) (2. Edition Feb 2004); 152 pages, 19 x 26 cm, about 100 full page color reproductions; hardcover; ISBN 4-916094-98-0; in japanese, summary in english; 2800 JPY (about 27 US$)
Tanaami's silk screen prints "still glare sharply from the distance", all with violent colors and often heavy erotic content.
2005.01.28
Swiss posters from historism to computer design - 450 selected works from the Basel Poster Collection
by Rolf Thalmann, published by Shigeto Imahigashi / Toho Shuppan Inc., Osaka (JP) (2004), available from the Basler Plakatsammlung; 224 pages, 19 x 26 cm, 450 color reproductions; hardcover; ISBN 4-88591-908-8; in japanese and english; 78 CHF, 63 EUR, 84 US$, incl. postage
Swiss posters from 1880 - 2003, selected from a japanese point of view, many are previously unpublished. With a 3 page introduction, and a list of designers.
2005.01.13
Uwe Loesch Polis - Politische Plakatkunst
Catalogue of an exhibition at the Kunsthalle Weimar, Weimar (DE) (2004); 64 pages, 21 x 30 cm, about 50 color reproductions; softcover; in german and english
With posters from 1968 - 2001, texts by Rudolf Grass and Stefan Soltek, and a short biography, a list of exhibitions, awards, and publications. A view of the exhibition is at Uwe Loesch's web site.
2005.01.10
Uwe Loesch - Nur Fliegen ist schoener
Catalogue of an exhibition at the PAN Kunstforum, Emmerich (DE) (2003); 64 pages, 21 x 30 cm, about 50 color reproductions; softcover; in german
With posters from 1998 - 2003, a short biography, a list of exhibitions, awards, and publications. A view of the exhibition is at Uwe Loesch's web site
2005.01.10
The 6. Gniezno Encounter with the Poster: Denmark
Catalogue of an exhibition of danish posters from the collection of the National Museum in Poznan (PL), in Gniezno (PL), curated by Anna Grabowska, with texts by Anna Grabowska and Peter Gyllan, published by the Museum of the Origins of the Polish State (Nov 2004); 104 pages, 21 x 30 cm, 52 color reproductions and 302 b/w thumbnails; softcover; ISBN 83-921201-1-6; in polish and english
Like the previous five catalogues (on Poland, France, Finland, Germany and Switzerland) these small books are models of poster documentation, reflecting the diligence and passion of the three curators Schubert, Grabowska and Przymus in Poznan and the full power of their thoroughly computerized poster collection.
2005.01.10


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