The Story of The Face: The Magazine that Changed Culture

Paul GormanThames & Hudson • ISBN-13 978‑0500293478

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The Story of The Face: The Magazine that Changed Culture

Paul GormanThames & Hudson

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ISBN-10: 0500293473 · ISBN-13: 978‑0500293478 · 2017 · 1st Edition

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Launched in 1980 by Nick Logan, The Face redefined youth media by synthesizing music, fashion, and avant-garde photography into a cohesive visual language. This comprehensive history chronicles the magazine's evolution, highlighting its role as a cultural barometer through the era-defining graphic design of Neville Brody and the provocative editorial contributions of figures like Ray Petri and Nick Knight.

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Publisher: Thames & Hudson
1st EditionDec 05, 2017
Pages: 352Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

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Author: Paul Gorman

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Inferred: Fashion PhotographyInferred: Nick Logan

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Cornerstone of: Youth Culture Studies

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