1st work collection of the towering figure in Swiss graphic design
Emil Ruder was a typographer and graphic designer who played a key role in the development of modern graphic design in the 1940s and 50s in Basel, Switzerland. It is the first work collection on a worldwide level of this towering figure in Swiss graphic design showcasing his work, influence, and legacy in the world of typography and beyond. It contains essays, discussions, and appraisals from fellow designers, typographers, and artists. This extraordinary and comprehensive presentation of Ruder's life and works are edited by his disciple, Helmut Schmid, who inherits Ruder's spirit and virtues. It is a timeless book of typography with soul.