Rick poynor 8vo hamish muir mark holt simon johnston. Unit editions has published a complete reprint of the issues as well as reproductions of the handmade mechanicals and proofs. John muir 18381914 was one of the most influential conservationists and nature writers in american history. I dont know, i dont really understand the design profession.
He was cofounder with mark holt and simon johnston and principal of the londonbased graphic design studio 8vo 19852001, and coeditor of octavo, international journal of typography 198692. Designed and edited by 8vo mark holt, hamish muir, michael burke. Edwin way teale 18991980 was an environmental writer and photographer best known for his fourbook series, the american seasons. Jun 19, 2016 8vo pronounced octavo is a londonbased graphic design firm formed in 1985 by simon johnston, mark holt and hamish muir. Hamish muir studied visual communication at bath academy of art in the uk 197679 and graphic design at the basel school of design, switzerland 198081. The design studio used traditional, craftbased working methods but an experimental approach to design in order to anticipate the computeraided aesthetic of the 90s. Anthony froshaug 192084 was an english typographer, designer and teacher, born in london to a norwegian father and english mother influenced by ideas of european modernism, particularly the work of jan tschichold, froshaug is considered by some to be the most convincing exponent of modern typography in britain. Nobody placed an order with mark holt, hamish muir, simon johnston and michael burke to do and go through all this. Until now, that is adds unit on the 384pp book, designed and edited by mark holt and hamish muir, two of octavos original designers and.
In 2011 muir cofounded outcast editions, a digital publishing company specialising in interactive design and architecture books for ipad and runs, together with paul mcneil, muirmcneil design. Hamish muir was cofounder of the londonbased graphic design studio 8vo 19852001, and coeditor of octavo, journal of typography 198692. All issues in mint condition, still sealed in publishers original packaging. Octavo redux is as close as you can get to the originals without holding them in your hands. Simon johnston and mark holt founded 8vo studio in 1984, and were soon joined by hamish muir see johnstons eponymous web site. Mark holt and hamish muir, cofounders and partners in the london design firm 8vo, also conceived one of the most progressive type journals of the mid to late 1980s.
The book has been designed and edited by two of octavos original designers and editors hamish muir and mark holt. Anthony froshaug 192084 was an english typographer, designer and teacher, born in london to a norwegian father and english mother influenced by ideas of european modernism, particularly the work of jan tschichold, froshaug is considered by some to be the most convincing exponent of modern typography in britain anthony froshaugs archive is located at the university of brighton design. Hamish muir on the outside surveys 8vos work from 19842001, including octavo, the international journal of typography and its influence in the emergent typographicallyled design movement in the uk and. The talk will focus on the synergies and tensions between the studios two areas of activity in the context of 8vos continuing programme of exploration in typographicallybased approaches to graphic design. On the outside surveys 8vos work from 19842001, including octavo, the. Bildband 8vo gebrauchsgraphik geschichte 19842001 history bildband. Founding member of the journals creators 8vo, hamish muir, has been instrumental in bringing the journal back to life. Just before the digital revolution marked the first major departure in type and printing since gutenberg if you accept phototype as a blip in type history, the eight issues of octavo raised the bar of commentary.
This series of eight magazines seven printed, one on dvd. Until now, that is adds unit on the 384pp book, designed and edited by mark holt and hamish muir, two of octavos original designers and editors. Copies sell for exorbitant prices and only rarely become available. Written, edited and designed by hamish muir and mark holt.
Written and designed by mark holt and hamish muir, two of the founding principals of 8vo, the storys told how it was the everyday struggles. And, as with the journals themselves, the book uses highend production techniques to faithfully reproduce the original publications. Between the years 1986 and 1992, as part of the design studio 8vo, hamish muir and mark holt designed and edited eight editions of the typography journal octavo. Information and translations of 8vo in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. But octavo s journey begins in 1975, when muir took a foundation course in art and design. Buy 8vo on the outside by mark holt, hamish muir isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Join facebook to connect with hamish muir and others you may know. On the outside 2005, hardcover for sale online ebay. Hamish muir cofounded the design studio 8vo with mark holt and simon johnston in 1985. See more ideas about lowercase a, portfolio format and this or that questions. The book the eight issues of octavo, journal of typography, published in the 1980s and 90s, have acquired cult status. Mar 14, 2018 mark holt and hamish muir conceived one of the most progressive type journals of the mid to late 1980s.
The book has been designed and edited by two of octavo s original designers and editors hamish muir and mark holt. Designed and edited by two of octavo s original makers, mark holt and hamish muir, it will resuscitate the incredible type unicorn. Octavo, issues 18 edited by mark holt, hamish muir, eight five zero publishing one of the features of octavo magazine that made it so appealing to anyone who encountered the first issue, published in the summer of 1986, was the finite nature of the enterprise. Mark holt and hamish muir will discuss octavo and its relationship to 8vos commissioned work. The magazine octavo, published in eight issues from 1986 to 1992 has long held cult status and is thoroughly documented here, along with the background against which it emerged. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Over six years from 1986, together with michael burke, 8vo edited, designed and published the highly influential journal octavo in an edition of 3000, distributed to an international audience via subscription and bookshops worldwide. Now, a decade and a half later, many typographers still. Octavo redux, the iconic typographic publication is back with a. Reviving the mischievous, modernist 1980s type publication.
Hamish muir was cofounder of the londonbased graphic design studio 8vo 19852001. Hamish muir octavo, journal of typography graphic design books graphic design company book design book covers editorial texts typography ads teaching isbn 3037780193. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The small, londonbased design practice 8vo has an unusual position in the recent history of british graphics. Designed and edited by two of octavos original makers, mark holt and hamish muir, it will resuscitate the incredible type unicorn. A number of handmade and computer generated stage by stage mockups are featured. Other such places include muir woods national monument, muir beach, john muir college, mount muir, camp muir and. Within its 384 pages, octavo redux will feature all the covers and spreads from each original printed issue of octavo, reproduced at actual size 1. An hour or so earlier and were standing in the information design studio having just been told that hamish muir has gone to a meeting and wont be back until two. Designed and written by two of the studios partners, this attractive, chunkyformat book will be a delight to students and practioners of architecture, design, and art. The sierra club, which he founded, is a prominent american conservation organization.
Octavo international journal of typography typetoken. Octavo international journal of typography editors michael burke, mark holt, simon johnston, hamish muir. See more ideas about graphic design, design firms and factory records. In 1986, the londonbased design studio, 8vo, set up a typography journal that was. The relative austerity of swiss modernism, along with their disdain for the nascent commercial graphics world, seperated the three 8vo principals mark holt, simon johnston and hamish muir from students and professionals alike. He was instrumental in the creation and passage of the national parks act, and founder of the sierra club, acting as its president until his death. Written, edited and designed by mark holt and hamish muir, on the outside surveys 8vos work over the seventeenyears of the studios existence. Hamish was cofounder of the londonbased graphic design studio 8vo 19852001, and coeditor of octavo, international journal of typography 198692. While the heros are from a very dark period of scottish history the authors blend the facts into a modern tale. But octavo s journey begins in 1975, when muir took a. The 211mile john muir trail, a hiking trail in the sierra nevada, was named in his honor.
This was to coincide with the book s publication in late october early november. Xi researched, written, edited, designed and published by mark holt available now hardback, 536 pages. The eight issues of octavo, journal of typography, published in the 1980s and 90s, have acquired cult status. Hamish muir was cofounder and principal of the londonbased graphic design studio 8vo, and coeditor of octavo, international journal of typography. Octavo redux is as close as you can get to the originals without. Hamish muir is a worldrenowned graphic designer and lead tutor for ba hons graphic and media design at london college of communication. Octavo redux, the iconic typographic publication is back. A good weekend or holiday read this is a good light hearted read, i have enjoyed reading several books from this series. A highlander romance the ghosts of culloden moor book 28 kindle edition by muir, l. Formed in 1985 by three then unknown designers, simon johnston, mark holt and hamish muir, a year later it published the first issue of octavo, a typographic magazine of intense seriousness and overt graphic sophistication. As a founding principal of the hugely influential design studio 8vo, cofounder of awardwinning studio muirmcneil design systems, and as a seasoned educator, hamish muir is able to draw upon over thirty years of professional and academic experience to provide consultancy, mentoring, workshops, short courses and talks for professional and student audiences. Now, a decade and a half later, many typographers still remember vividly the impact of seeing a copy.
In 1986 they launched the influential journal octavo for a planned run of eight issues. Founded in london in 1984 by mark holt, simon johnston, and hamish muir, 8vo was one of the most influential design studios in the 1980s and continues to be significant in the design world today. Edited by mark holt, hamish muir, eight five zero publishing one of the features of octavo magazine that made it so appealing to anyone who encountered the first issue, published in the summer of 1986, was the finite nature of the enterprise. May 06, 2019 an hour or so earlier and were standing in the information design studio having just been told that hamish muir has gone to a meeting and wont be back until two. Written and designed by mark holt and hamish muir, two of the founding principals of 8vo, the storys told it how it wasthe everyday struggles of working with clients, typesetters, printers, and later on computers. The 384 page book is published by unit editions and showcases all eight. Octavo redux, the iconic typographic publication is back with. Octavo was designed and published by 8vo as an eight issue series between 1986 and 1992. This was to coincide with the books publication in late october early november. Here, heller talks with holt and muir about the magazine.
A record of octavo, journal of typography, 19861992. On the outside 2005, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Apr 15, 2005 founded in london in 1984 by mark holt, simon johnston, and hamish muir, 8vo was one of the most influential design studios in the 1980s and continues to be significant in the design world today. Unit editions resurrects popular 80s and 90s typography journal. Graphic designer hamish muir teaches at london college of communication, and cofounded muirmcneil, a projectbased collaborative design practice with paul mcneil, in 2009. The book the eight issues of octavo, journal of typography.