History of Graphic Design

It seems I got a mad-on for movie posters so I felt it natural to gravitate towards Saul Bass, a formidable figure in the history of design who revolutionized film through posters and credits.

I've always been a fan of the one-sheet for Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo," but it wasn't until a year or so ago that I realized the true strength of the work and the person behind it.
He conveys the story in such a beautiful and symphonic way that hadn't been attempted before. It would be rare to find a poster this daring today even.