R.I.P. Adrian Frutiger, 1928-2015
Adrian Frutiger, one of the best-known typeface designers of the 20th century, has died. His work includes such ubiquitous font families as Univers, Avenir, and of course, Frutiger. We’re talking a guy whose career started in the era of metal…
Maurice Bernard Sendak (June 10, 1928 – May 8, 2012)
I read today that Maurice Sendak has died. I find myself overwhelmed with sadness. Beyond admiration for his incredible skill as a writer and illustrator, a lot of that sadness is nostalgia that’s tied in with the experience of Sendak’s…