Saul Bass, who died in 1996, was popularly known for film titles — Vertigo, Psycho, Spartacus, Goodfellas, many others — but he was also an influential figure in the wider world of 20th-century design. The new book Saul Bass: A Life in Film & Design, by Jennifer Bass and Pat Kirkham, published by Laurence King Publishing, is evidence that he continues to be relevant.
From unforgettable titles for films like Anatomy of a Murder and The Man With the Golden Arm to corporate identities, music graphics, magazine illustrations and much more, Saul Bass: A Life in Film & Design makes a convincing argument that his work — and of course that of a few others — defined a sort of American visual style during several decades of the last century. His influence is still very present.
This book features more than 1400 images, many never before published. Design is by his daughter Jennifer Bass with text by the design historian and critic Pat Kirkham. Look for future coverage of this monumental tribute at Felt & Wire. [TB]
