Illustrateur exemplaire du courant moderniste des années 60 aux États-Unis, Charley Harper n’avait pas son pareil pour donner aux animaux une présence indéniable alliée à une stylisation impressionnante. L’essentiel de son œuvre fut réalisé dans le cadre de revues, d’affiches ou d’ouvrages ayant trait à la nature. Peu avant sa mort il fut le témoin - et l’acteur - d’un retour en grâce auprès du public qui amena à l’exploitation par Ammo Books de ses images sous formes de livres ou de jeux comme celui-ci.
Typical exemple of the ’60s american modernist illustrator, Charley Harper was able to turn animals to abstraction, while bringing them to life at the same time like no other. Most of his work was done for posters, magazines or books related to the north-american wildlife. A few years before his death he was able to witness - and act for - a new public interest for his pictures, wich led to a new range of books and games like this one by Ammo Books.
Charley Harper flash cards & floor puzzle, Ammo Books, Los Angeles, 2008.
212 x 40 x 113 mm, 26 cards into a brown kraft paper box with a pull out tray, design by Gloria Fowler.
PLUS LOIN: The Charley Harper Ford Times Retrospective
Typical exemple of the ’60s american modernist illustrator, Charley Harper was able to turn animals to abstraction, while bringing them to life at the same time like no other. Most of his work was done for posters, magazines or books related to the north-american wildlife. A few years before his death he was able to witness - and act for - a new public interest for his pictures, wich led to a new range of books and games like this one by Ammo Books.
Charley Harper flash cards & floor puzzle, Ammo Books, Los Angeles, 2008.
212 x 40 x 113 mm, 26 cards into a brown kraft paper box with a pull out tray, design by Gloria Fowler.
PLUS LOIN: The Charley Harper Ford Times Retrospective
