The Picture Book Book: The Art of Seymour Chwast by Chwast, Seymour

The Picture Book Book: The Art of Seymour Chwast

A vibrant journey through Seymour Chwast's picture books--where graphic design reshapes storytelling. Seymour Chwast, legendary co-founder of...
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Author: Seymour Chwast
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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The Picture Book Book: The Art of Seymour Chwast by Chwast, Seymour

The Picture Book Book: The Art of Seymour Chwast

$60.00

The Picture Book Book: The Art of Seymour Chwast

$60.00
Author: Seymour Chwast
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

A vibrant journey through Seymour Chwast's picture books--where graphic design reshapes storytelling. Seymour Chwast, legendary co-founder of Push Pin Studios, reinvented how we see and read picture books.

The Picture Book Book gathers over 40 of his works, curated by Steven Heller, and offers a rare look at his playful, incisive approach to visual storytelling. From bold graphics to sly wit, Chwast's books expanded the boundaries of design and children's literature alike. As a collectible volume, it bridges gestalten and Little Gestalten--celebrating visual culture that is both sophisticated and accessible.

The book features an "American Jacket" cover: a reversible cover that can also be used as a poster.



Author: Seymour Chwast,Steven Heller
Publisher: Gestalten
Published: 07/28/2026
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.30lbs
Size: 10.40h x 8.20w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9783967042399

About the Author
Chwast, Seymour: - SEYMOUR CHWAST (*1931), co-founder of Push Pin Studios, is a pioneer of modern graphic design. His work is held by MoMA, the Louvre, and major museums worldwide. With awards including the 2023 Cooper Hewitt Design Visionary honor, he remains a defining voice in illustration and visual culture.Heller, Steven: - STEVEN HELLER, a former longtime New York Times art director, co-chair and co-founder emeritus of SVA's MFA Designer as Entrepreneur program, is the author, co-author, or editor of 200 books on design and culture. He is a recipient of the Smithsonian National Design Award for "Design Mind" and AIGA Medal for Lifetime Achievement.

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