An overview of twentieth-century graphic design icon Tom Eckersley's work, featuring hundreds of his instantly recognisable designs.
 
From iconic posters for the Post Office and London Transport to designs for brands such as Guinness, this richly illustrated book explores the work of influential British poster designer and educator Tom Eckersley (1914–1997).
 
Part of the generation of outsiders who transformed British graphic design at mid-century, Eckersley created posters that became true icons of twentieth-century style. Design writer and former Eckersley archivist Paul Rennie offers a fascinating exploration of his life and work, from his northern upbringing and early career through pioneering wartime work to his central role in graphic design in the following decades.
 
More than 200 designs span Eckersley's career. Combining bold, bright colours with flat graphic forms in his signature style, they include work for the BBC, British Rail, Keep Britain Tidy, Gillette, BP and Shell.
 
The book also examines Eckersley's place at the forefront of twentieth-century print culture, his role in transforming British design education and his lasting legacy.
 
A celebration of a true mid-century modern master, this is the first book of its kind on Tom Eckersley, appealing to anyone interested in graphic design and visual communication.