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    Henri’s Walk to Paris Leonore Klein & Saul Bass Saul Bass (1920-1996) is considered by many the greatest graphic designer of all time, responsible for some of the most timeless logos and most memorable film title sequences of the twentieth century. In 1962, Bass collaborated with former librarian Leonore Klein on his only children’s book, which spent decades as a prized out-of-print collector’s item. This month, exactly half a century later, Rizzoli is reprinting Henri’s Walk to Paris — an absolute gem like only Bass can deliver, at once boldly minimalist and incredibly rich, telling the sweet, aspirational, colorful story of a boy who lives in rural France and dreams of going to Paris. Take a peek inside at the link.

    Henri’s Walk to Paris

    Leonore Klein & Saul Bass

    Saul Bass (1920-1996) is considered by many the greatest graphic designer of all time, responsible for some of the most timeless logos and most memorable film title sequences of the twentieth century.

    In 1962, Bass collaborated with former librarian Leonore Klein on his only children’s book, which spent decades as a prized out-of-print collector’s item. This month, exactly half a century later, Rizzoli is reprinting Henri’s Walk to Paris — an absolute gem like only Bass can deliver, at once boldly minimalist and incredibly rich, telling the sweet, aspirational, colorful story of a boy who lives in rural France and dreams of going to Paris.

    Take a peek inside at the link.

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