John Madere: Portraits of Design
Mohawk Fine Papers released the 24-page large format booklet, “John Madere: Portraits of Design,” a collection of stunning photographs highlighting eleven of America’s most influential graphic designers: Milton Glaser, Stefan Sagmeister, Paula Scher, Stephen Doyle, Michael Bierut, Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Chip Kidd, April Greiman, Seymour Chwast and Ellen Lupton.
The perfect bound piece is printed on Mohawk Kromekote, known for reproducing on press what the camera sees, and true to form, it shows every detail of these very personal studies. John Madere is a New York City based photographer whose trademark is his ability to capture people in compelling human moments that reveal their spirit and passions.
The idea for the booklet was conceived after Decker Design saw Madere’s images of Stefan Sagmeister and Paula Scher. The design process was highly collaborative between the photographer and the team at Decker. Discussions ensued about the work and legacy of each of the subjects and how the images related to their personal histories.
The publication design is subtle; it follows a disciplined grid and varied pacing intended to pair with the striking portrait compositions. Great consideration was given to showcasing Kromekote’s printing capabilities, resulting in enhanced, lustrous photography throughout. On Michael Beirut’s photograph, for example, a combination of gloss and dull varnishes was used, with gloss appearing on the windows only, effectively adding depth to the scene.
Emulating the tone of a fine art book, the team at Decker encouraged Madere to write about his experiences on the shoots for inclusion in the back of the publication. The result: A publication just as at home on a coffee table, atop a stack of expensive fine art photography books or as an esteemed piece of inspiration in the library of any artist or designer.
To obtain your copy of the “John Madere: Portraits of Design,” visit the Mohawk Fine Paper website.
For interesting vignettes and anecdotes about the photo sessions, read John Madere’s blog.
Lynn Johnson: ‘Delicate Strength’
National Geographic photojournalist Lynn Johnson, Decker Design creative director Lynda Decker and Digital Color Concepts (DCC) teamed to create the latest edition from a print series of select photographers’ work. The collaboration illustrates how expert graphic design and printing can amplify the visual impact of photography.
'Delicate Strength' is a photographic commentary on the universal grace and immense courage that all women carry within them and into their environments. Lynn Johnson’s images reflect a powerful mosaic of experience, age, race, and location revealing the interconnecting and sublime truths of the universal feminine construct.
Lynn’s uncommon ability to become virtually invisible behind the lens makes her subjects unconcerned with the camera, culminating in photographs that are at once revealing and compassionate. Throughout her career, Lynn has sought to capture the ethos of diverse communities. Whether it is a gesture, a touch or a glance, it speaks to love, friendship and our common humanity.
To accompany the lyrical quality of ‘Delicate Strength’s’ visual narrative, we commissioned an emerging poet, Ainsley Drew Nelson, to compose verse, which was then typographically woven throughout. The result is a symphonic celebration of women, expressive of the depth of experience shared across generations and geographic lines.
More of Johnson’s photography can be viewed on her website lynnjohnsonphoto.com
The book is a short run limited edition and is available by request only. To obtain a copy, please contact us at 212.633.8588 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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