B. Martin Pedersen, Designer - by B Martin Pedersen (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Designer: B. Martin Pedersen

FROM WAR-TORN NORWAY TO DESIGN LEGEND:

An exceptional collector's volume documenting six decades of groundbreaking design through the eyes of one of the industry's most influential designers.

This rare, Designer: B. Martin Pedersen, traces his remarkable path from a child in Nazi-occupied Norway to becoming the visionary owner of Graphis, the international journal of visual communication.

This masterfully curated portfolio--available in a strictly limited quantity--presents Pedersen's evolution from aspiring engineer to acclaimed designer, featuring rare pieces from his early paintings to the revolutionary work that helped define modern graphic design. Each carefully selected image tells the story of a creative force who played a role in shaping the visual language of our time.

This exclusive edition features:

Pedersen's earliest works, born from his transition from Brooklyn Tech engineering student to passionate artist
The groundbreaking designs that established him as a leading figure in the industry
The transformative years at Graphis, where he elevated the publication to new heights of excellence

More than a portfolio, Designer: B. Martin Pedersen is a testament to the American dream--a visual journey that transformed his raw talent and determination into a legacy of design excellence. Through carefully curated imagery and intimate glimpses into his life, readers witness how Pedersen's sensibilities merged to create a unique and powerful design aesthetic.

For designers, art directors, and creative professionals, this limited release offers invaluable insights into the evolution of graphic design through one of its most distinguished practitioners. For collectors and admirers of visual culture, it presents an intimate look at how historical events and personal passion shaped one of the industry's most influential designers.

A Distinguished Edition:

Printed on fine art-quality stock
Featuring rare and previously unpublished works
Documenting the evolution of graphic design from the post-war era to the present
Personal insights from Pedersen's remarkable journey

Reserve your copy of Designer: B. Martin Pedersen today. A rare opportunity to own a piece of design history.

Review Quotes

Thank God there is Graphis: style, elegance, and class all rolled up into one publication.

--Rich Silverstein, Co-chairman, Founder, & Partner, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners

Every Designer and every Art Director should measure every effort with a single question: Is it worthy of Graphis?

--Stan Richards, Founder, The Richards Group

Inspiration is all around us. It does help, though, to have it "turbo-charged" through the pages of Graphis.

--John Hearty, Advertising Executive & Co-founder, Bartle Bogle Hegarty

Graphis is the greatest standard that all Designers aspire to. It is both beautiful to look at, and it also has award-winning content.

--DJ Stout, Partner, Pentagram

Graphis casts a wide net by featuring Design, Advertising, Photography, and Education. It prevents us all from getting a narrow view. I enjoyed it 20 years ago, and I still love it now.

--Stefan Sagmeister, Graphic Designer & Typographer, Sagmeister Inc.

Many publications present Advertising, but Graphs conveys the visual impact of Advertising, and does it in a very powerful way.

--Warren Berger, Advertising Critic

Graphis lavishly documents Design trends, coupling visual work with in-depth commentary of prominent talents. The magazine is unsurpassed in its presentation of beautiful work.

--Ellen Lupton, Design Historian, Writer, & Design Chair, Maryland Institute College of Art

It's difficult for me to imagine that anyone in the endeavor of Design can function knowingly in this field without exposure to Graphis.

--Lou Dorfsman, Art Director & Designer

I always expected that you would put out an incredibly handsome magazine. You've set the bar extremely high; every page is as close to perfection as I can imagine. My congratulations.

--Mike Hughes, President, The Martin Agency