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The Optimist by Herbert Gold

Contributed by Stephen Coles on May 3rd, 2016. Artwork published in
1959
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    Artist’s proof.
    Source: https://www.moma.org © Eliza Brownjohn. License: All Rights Reserved.

    Artist’s proof.

    Actual jacket.
    Source: http://www.herbertgold.com License: All Rights Reserved.

    Actual jacket.

    Actual jacket.
    Source: http://www.rarebookcellar.com License: All Rights Reserved.

    Actual jacket.

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    2 Comments on “The Optimist by Herbert Gold”

    1. Michael Russem says:
      Dec 16th, 2017 8:44 pm

      I know there are reputable sources crediting Brownjohn for this design, but the actual jacket credits Ivan Chermayeff.

    2. Stephen Coles says:
      Dec 17th, 2017 4:46 pm
      Thank you, Michael!

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