Vaughan Oliver

Visceral Pleasures

Poynor Rick

Vaughan Oliver is an influential member of the small group that changed the face of British graphics in the 1980s. Designed by Oliver himself, and written by Rick Poynor, this book illustrates the his intensely visual and emotive work in detail for the first time – most notably his sumptuous sleeve imagery for London's 4AD label.

Reviews

"from the sleeve designer par excellence... 'Visceral Pleasures' is a must for all recovering indie fans" – Wallpaper

"Part graphic pamphlet, part new economy manifesto, this work challenges advertisers to revisit graphics, illustrations and complex poster work in ways that revitalise narrative, information and product possibility" – Viewpoint

"One of the most important designers to have emerged in the past two decades... Vaughan Oliver's work has always been about feeling: an ongoing visual exploration of heightened sensation" – Creative Review

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