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My name is Mike Dempsey. I have been a graphic designer for more years than I care to remember.
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Thank you for your kind words, Paul. You might be interested to read a wider feature on Harry Willock in the latest edition of 'Eye' Magazine issue 103. I spoke to the still living members of INK Studios and other art directors who knew Harry well and were aware of Harry's major contribution to Aldridge's work.
Commented 3 days ago on Harry Willock: The man behind the curtain / Part one at Graphic Journey Blog
Harry Willock: The man behind the curtain / Part one
Earlier this year, the light of one of the most flamboyant graphic stars of the 1960s was extinguished with the death of Alan Aldridge. But he left behind an astonishing array of mind-blowing work, born out of that special, psychedelic, drug-induced era of the 1960s. But perhaps few know that ma...
Marina Willer: A Colourful Life
Posted 5 days ago at Graphic Journey Blog
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Thank you Ginny, that's nice to hear.
Regards Mike
Commented Mar 23, 2022 on Keith Cunningham: The final chapter at Graphic Journey Blog
Keith Cunningham: The final chapter
Keith Cunningham in the late 1960s, courtesy Bobby Hillson Back in 2001, I interviewed the graphic designer Keith Cunningham as part of a series I was working on for Design Week magazine. During the time I spent with Cunningham, I discovered that he had a closely guarded secret. Tucked away i...
Simon Esterson: A Passion for Print
Posted Mar 16, 2022 at Graphic Journey Blog
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Dear Graham I suggest you contact https://www.theprintarkive.co.uk/
The buy graphic books and ephemera etc. Regards Mike
Commented Mar 16, 2022 on John Gorham: Local hero at Graphic Journey Blog
John Gorham: Local hero
This is John Gorham 1937 - 2001 When I originally discussed the Heroes series with (Design Week editor) Lynda Relph-Knight, the first designer I intended to feature was John Gorham. Unfortunately, on telephoning him, I learned from his wife Pauline that he had been ill for some time and was n...
No design skills needed: They've got you covered.
Posted Feb 23, 2022 at Graphic Journey Blog
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David Gentleman: Stamp of Approval
Posted Feb 20, 2022 at Graphic Journey Blog
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Keith Cunningham: The final chapter
Posted Feb 14, 2022 at Graphic Journey Blog
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Thank you for your comments Peter.
If you look at their overall body of work it is clear that the springboard for inspiration came from Art Deco, Egyptian Style with moments of Art Nouveau. It became their visual identity.
Commented Jan 9, 2022 on Bentley/Farrell/Burnett at Graphic Journey Blog
Bentley/Farrell/Burnett
It’s funny how there are trends in the naming of design companies. Currently we have a passion for the singular and quirky : Spin, Yes, Form, Purpose, Together, - you get the idea. In the 50s and early 60s it was all a bit technical sounding, with collectives like, Design Research Unit, Plannin...
The year ahead,
Posted Dec 31, 2021 at Graphic Journey Blog
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The year ahead.
Posted Dec 26, 2021 at Graphic Journey Blog
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Greetings
Posted Dec 17, 2021 at Graphic Journey Blog
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That is very kind of you to say Jeff. Thank you.
Regards
Mike
Commented Dec 17, 2021 on David Gentleman: Stamp of approval at Graphic Journey Blog
David Gentleman: Stamp of approval
The very first designer that I wrote about in my Heroes series in Design Week, was David Gentleman. Of all the graphic designers I have met and admired, Gentleman stands out. Why? Quite simply he is the most self contained and individual ‘signature’ designer living in the UK. His work is instant...
Nicholas Thirkell: The Quiet Perfectionist
Posted Nov 26, 2021 at Graphic Journey Blog
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It was hand-drawn by Herb Lubalin for Lou Dorfsman at CBS TV in the 1960s.
http://www.designishistory.com/1960/herb-lubalin/
Commented Nov 15, 2021 on What a beauty at Graphic Journey Blog
What a beauty
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh how lovely. Dear old Lou.
Thank you Steve.
Commented Oct 1, 2021 on Let there be type: Book covers now at Graphic Journey Blog
Let there be type: Book covers now
It’s clear that most books covers, both hardback and paperback, are typographical these days, mostly over an abstract or decorative background. The type tends to be large so that you can read the title at matchbox size on Amazon. In addition, there are often two of three quotes added into the mi...
Let there be type: Book covers now
Posted Sep 18, 2021 at Graphic Journey Blog
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Jenny Frean: A kaleidoscope of colour
Posted Aug 7, 2021 at Graphic Journey Blog
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Beware book covers ahead compilation
Posted Jul 18, 2021 at Graphic Journey Blog
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Please contact me via mike@studiodempsey.co.uk and I can help. Regards Mike
Commented Jul 11, 2021 on Justin Todd: Glorious obsession at Graphic Journey Blog
Justin Todd: Glorious obsession
Back in the late 1960s, I found myself working in publishing. Nestled in a small office at the very top of a building on Queen Street, Mayfair, I was installed as the art director of William Heinemann at the tender age of 24. For me, it was the beginning of a wonderful decade of education. I...
Marion Duchards: Playtime
Posted Apr 1, 2021 at Graphic Journey Blog
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Thank you for sharing your story about Harry. I am totally in agreement with you. Harry should have far greater recognition for the amazing contribution to the world of Alan Aldridge.
Commented Feb 14, 2021 on Harry Willock: Behind the curtain / Part two at Graphic Journey Blog
Harry Willock: Behind the curtain / Part two
Ink Studios logo created in scraperboard by Harry Willock 1968 In 1968, Alan Aldridge and Harry Willock set up Ink Studios, with (now Lord) Bernard Donoghue as finance director. They had a studio above Zwemmers Bookshop in Litchfield Street in London’s West End. With the increasing volume of w...
Paule Constable RDI: Shine a Light
Posted Jan 14, 2021 at Graphic Journey Blog
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Hi Rosemary - How nice to hear from you. I have a few photos from Albermarle Street, but none that feature you. I can send them to you if you email me at mike@studiodempsey.co.uk
Commented Jan 12, 2021 on Thank you. at Graphic Journey Blog
Thank you.
Hello Jan - I have never seen this version of the book and couldn't find an image on the web. Could you send me some images, I can then try to find something out for you. My email is mike@studiodempsey.co.uk
Commented Jan 12, 2021 on John Gorham: Local hero at Graphic Journey Blog
John Gorham: Local hero
This is John Gorham 1937 - 2001 When I originally discussed the Heroes series with (Design Week editor) Lynda Relph-Knight, the first designer I intended to feature was John Gorham. Unfortunately, on telephoning him, I learned from his wife Pauline that he had been ill for some time and was n...
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