CREATION no. 18
Yusaku Kamekura (editor/art director)

Yusaku Kamekura (editor/art director): CREATION no. 18 [INTERNATIONAL GRAPHIC DESIGN, ART AND ILLUSTRATION. Tokyo: Recruit Co., Ltd., 1993. First edition. Text in English and Japanese. A fine perfect-bound softcover book in stiff, printed wrappers. Interior unmarked and very clean. Out-of-print.

9 x 11.75 softcover book with 168 pages devoted to International graphic design, art and illustration. CREATION was the brainchild of editor Yusaku Kamekura, who envisioned an arts magazine with no advertising (like Brodovitch¹s PORTFOLIO) and a limited life span. The first issue of CREATION clearly stated that the series would end with issue 20. And it did; but while CREATION was around, it was a true heavyweight in its presentation of both vintage and contemporary graphic design. Each issue profiled a half-dozen designers with a one-apge text introduction and biography, followed by 20 + pages of the designers work in glorious full color.

Each issue of CREATION is a real treat in terms of content and production and all are highly recommended.

CREATION no. 18 Contents:

  • Franciszek Starowieyski by Jan Sawka: 26 pages of full-page color work reproductions.
  • Saul Bass by Henry Wolf: 24 pages of full-page color work reproductions.
  • Boris Zaborov by Yusuke Nakahara: 20 pages of full-page color work reproductions.
  • Akira Seto by Hiroshi Kojitani: 20 pages of full-page color work reproductions.
  • Herb Lubalin and Lou Dorfsman by Steven Heller: 22 pages of full-page color work reproductions.
  • Herb and Lou: A Lifelong Bond by Marion Muller 22 pages of full-page color work reproductions.
  • Lou Dorfsman and Herb Lubalin by Steven Heller: 20 pages of full-page color work reproductions.
  • Nicklaus Troxler by Catherine Burer: 12 pages of full-page color work reproductions.
  • Eiko Ishioka by Mark Holburn: 20 pages of full-page color work reproductions.
  • Boris Zaborov by Yusuke Nakahara: 22 pages of full-page color work reproductions.
  • Artists profiles

Yusaku Kamekura (1915-1997) was one of the pioneers of Japanese graphic design who was at the forefront in promoting graphic design as an essential factor of modern society, culture and art, and whose achievements helped to establish the reputation of Japanese graphic design internationally.

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