Thursday, 15 March 2007 | 7-10 PM
PDC
THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2007 | 7 TO 10PM | PDC
Since 1975, the partners of Pentagram have published short impeccably-designed books about “curious, entertaining, stimulating, provocative and occasionally controversial points of view that have come to the attention of, or in some cases are actually originated by, Pentagram.�? The books, known as Pentagram Papers, are printed in extremely short run, and given for free to Pentagram’s clients and friends. Due to their rarity, the Papers have become highly collectible; they are hoarded by used book dealers and only a few designers are said to have a complete set. The Pentagram Papers was recently published by Chronicle Books, bringing together images and descriptions of all 35 Papers for the first time in history—and #36 is included with the book itself.
Join Pentagram partner Kit Hinrichs, designer of The Pentagram Papers, as he discusses the unique history and origin of the Papers, the urban legends which swirl around this institution, and the importance of the Papers to Pentagram’s many designers. Hinrichs will also discuss the publication process and give tips for book designers on how to get published themselves.
Read more about the Papers at Pentagram's blog, in Metropolis, at Very Short List, and in STEP.
7p Reception, The Pentagram Papers for sale
8p Presentation by Kit Hinrichs
9p Reception and book signing
TICKETS:
Professional & associate members: $20.00
Student members: $10.00
Nonmembers: $35.00
Student nonmember: $20.00
Tickets will be an extra $10.00 when purchased at the door.
Not a member yet? Join the night of the event and get in for free.
Register online or call 818.558.3968.
Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310.657.0800
www.pacificdesigncenter.com
The conference center is on the 2nd floor of the Blue Building, near the Melrose entrance.
Parking is $6 at the PDC.
Go Metro to the Pacific Design Center.
Take Metro line 10, 11, 305, 220 or 550 to the event.
To plan the route that’s best for you, visit the Metro Trip Planner at metro.net.
I have a few of these curious books from years ago. Kit’s upcoming lecture got me to take a fresh look at them and be reminded how Pentagram really knows how to have fun!
Kit mentioned @Issue at the presentation last night. Does anyone know how to subscribe to that magazine? I used to receive this valuable publication at my old job and would love to begin receiving it again.
With a little more searching on the web, I found it. For anyone else that's interested, here's the link to subscribe to @Issue Magazine...
http://cdf.org/journal.php
Hey thanks for the link concerning the @Issue publication.
And I was very excited to received that calendar. Planning will be fun now!
How was the actual event?