Earthquakes, Mudslides, Fires & Riots: California and Graphic Design, 1936-1986 by Louise Sandhaus, $55 from artbook.com "The California New Wave aesthetic drew national attention in the eighties, yet exciting and revolutionary work from prior decades has remained hidden in plain sight," states writer Louise Sandhaus in the forward to her monograph, which is published by Metropolis Books. Inside, delve into the work of John Follis, the designer of many Arts and Architecture magazine covers; John and Marilyn Neuhart, founders of Hand Press; Alvin Lustig, the animator who created the "Mister Magoo" titles; Saul Bass; and more. Pictured here are Deborah Sussman's wayfinding and sculptural letterforms for the Joseph Magnin Stores in Almaden and Costa Mesa, California. Photo 7 of 17 in Holiday Gift Guide 2014: For the Bibliophile by Diana Budds

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Earthquakes, Mudslides, Fires & Riots: California and Graphic Design, 1936-1986 by Louise Sandhaus, $55 from artbook.com

"The California New Wave aesthetic drew national attention in the eighties, yet exciting and revolutionary work from prior decades has remained hidden in plain sight," states writer Louise Sandhaus in the forward to her monograph, which is published by Metropolis Books. Inside, delve into the work of John Follis, the designer of many Arts and Architecture magazine covers; John and Marilyn Neuhart, founders of Hand Press; Alvin Lustig, the animator who created the "Mister Magoo" titles; Saul Bass; and more.

Pictured here are Deborah Sussman's wayfinding and sculptural letterforms for the Joseph Magnin Stores in Almaden and Costa Mesa, California.