Seymour Chwast's 'L'uomo sulla Luna' Blends Graphic Design and Children's Storytelling
At 88, graphic design legend Seymour Chwast releases 'L'uomo sulla Luna' (Corraini Edizioni, 2019), a children's book that defies expectations. Co-founder of Push Pin Studios in 1954 with Milton Glaser, Chwast revolutionized visual culture with flat colors, strong contrasts, and deliberate imperfection. The book features a simple yet engaging narrative, vibrant pages, and even includes a recipe for apple pie by his daughter Eve Chwast. Published by Corraini Edizioni, the 36-page volume costs €18.
Key facts
- Seymour Chwast published 'L'uomo sulla Luna' at age 88.
- The book is a children's story with illustrations by Chwast.
- Chwast co-founded Push Pin Studios in 1954 with Milton Glaser.
- Push Pin Studios modernized American graphic design with flat colors and strong contrasts.
- The book includes a recipe for apple pie by Eve Chwast, the author's daughter.
- Published by Corraini Edizioni, Mantova, in 2019.
- The book has 36 pages and costs €18.
- ISBN: 9788875707644.
Entities
Artists
- Seymour Chwast
- Milton Glaser
- Eve Chwast
- Ferruccio Giromini
Institutions
- Push Pin Studios
- Corraini Edizioni
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- Mantova
- Italy