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Paul Sahre

Paul Sahre (born 1964)[1] is an American graphic designer. He has designed book covers and created numerous illustration for The New York Times.

Biography

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Sahre (pronounced say-er) was born in Johnson City in upstate New York,[1] and received his BFA and MFA degrees from Kent State University.[2] He established New York City based office, Office of Paul Sahre, in 1997 and the office sits above a Dunkin' Donuts on the corner of 6th Avenue and 14th Street in Manhattan.

Sahre's designs for book covers are well-known and includes series by the authors Rick Moody, Ernest Hemingway and Chuck Klosterman.[3][4] He is a frequent contributor of illustrations to The New York Times, and designed the typeface Fur in 1994.[5][6][7] Sahre has also provided illustrations for The Atlantic[8] and Newsweek.[9] Sahre has collaborated with alternative rock band They Might Be Giants on multiple occasions;[10] his work on their album Book earned him and the band a Grammy nomination for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package.[11]

Sahre teaches graphic design at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

Personal life

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Sahre is married to Emily Oberman, designer and partner at Pentagram. They have two sons.[12]

Bibliography

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  • Fresh Dialogue 1, New Voices in Graphic Design, Christoph Niemann, Nicholas Blechman, Paul Sahre, Paula Scher), Princeton Architectural Press, 2000.
  • Hello World: A Life in Ham Radio, Danny Gregory, Paul Sahre, Princeton Architectural Press, 2003.
  • Leisurama Now: The Beach House for Everyone 1964–, Paul Sahre, Princeton Architectural Press, 2008.
  • Two-Dimensional Man A Graphic Memoir Abrams Press, 2017

References

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  1. ^ a b "Brands of the World™ | Download vector logos and logotypes". Stepinsidedesign.com. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  2. ^ "School of Visual Arts > Our Faculty > Sahre Paul". Sva.edu. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  3. ^ "Paul Sahre". The Book Cover Archive. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  4. ^ "Cover Archive". Archived from the original on 8 February 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
  5. ^ "Selected Work: Fur Extra-Rounded". Paul Sahre. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  6. ^ "Download Fur font family". Linotype.com. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  7. ^ "Selected Work: Six Degrees of Monica". Paul Sahre. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  8. ^ "Paul Sahre - Authors". The Atlantic. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  9. ^ Jessica Bennett (19 July 2010). "The Beauty Advantage: How Looks Affect Your Work, Your Career, Your Life". Thedailybeast.com. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  10. ^ Felgar, Brian (11 November 2021). "They Might be Giants turn 40 with a new album, an art book and a tour". Brooklyn Magazine. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  11. ^ "The 2023 GRAMMYs Nominated For Three Emmys: See The Categories Below". www.grammy.com. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  12. ^ Discontent, The Great (29 April 2014). "Paul Sahre on The Great Discontent (TGD)". Retrieved 25 August 2016.
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