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The Picture Book Book: The Art of Seymour Chwast
Hardcover
Art Criticism & TheoryArt & Popular Culture
Publisher Price: $50.00
ISBN13: 9783967042399
Publisher: Gestalten
Published: Jul 28 2026
Pages: 192
Weight: 2.30
Height: 1.00 Width: 8.20 Depth: 10.40
Language: English
A vibrant journey through Seymour Chwast's picture books--where graphic design reshapes storytelling. Seymour Chwast, legendary co-founder of Push Pin Studios, reinvented how we see and read picture books.
The Picture Book Book gathers over 40 of his works, curated by Steven Heller, and offers a rare look at his playful, incisive approach to visual storytelling. From bold graphics to sly wit, Chwast's books expanded the boundaries of design and children's literature alike. As a collectible volume, it bridges gestalten and Little Gestalten--celebrating visual culture that is both sophisticated and accessible.
The book features an American Jacket cover: a reversible cover that can also be used as a poster.
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