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Just received this hugely inspiring book in the mail – Naïve: Modernism and Folklore in Contemporary Graphic Design.

The book is a big beautiful survey of the resurgence of naïve art – a great reference book for the library. The book includes work by designers and illustrators like Matte Stephens, Heads of State, and Tad Carpenter.

Inspired by twentieth century American legends such as Saul Bass, modernist graphic artist Charley Harper and textile designer Alexander Girard, a troop of young graphic designers are rediscovering silkscreen printing, classical typography, hand-lettering, woodcutting and folk art and integrating them into their work.

T-shirt design by Peach Beach

Check out more snapshots of the book after the jump.

Naïve Patterns

More awesome patterns


Cityscapes by Matte Stephens (Sorry it’s a little blurry – blame my iphone).

Related:
[Amazon] Naïve: Modernism and Folklore in Contemporary Graphic Design