Airline visual identity 1945-1975

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This edition showcases the most imaginative and influential airline graphic designs from the “golden age of flying.” It systematically outlines the visual identities of thirteen pioneering airlines, featuring hundreds of stunning aviation posters, photos, and illustrations. The designs, created by renowned figures like Ivan Chermayeff, Otl Aicher, Massimo Vignelli, Saul Bass, and Mary Wells Lawrence, reflect the transition from traditional corporate design to modern branding during this era. The Standard Edition offers all the information and nearly all images from the successful Premium Edition at a more accessible price and in a streamlined format, omitting the special colors and enhancements of the Premium version. Despite this, it maintains high production standards, printed on top-quality paper by the esteemed Italian manufacturer Fedrigoni. The book includes hundreds of digitally restored images, ensuring crisp reproduction of even the smallest details. The Premium Edition has garnered acclaim from major media outlets worldwide, including The New York Times, Newsweek, CNN, and many others across various countries.