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Articles, Interviews & Information

Tributes and Personal Experiences

Paul Rand’s Work Today

Find Items Online
- Amazon
  www.amazon.com
  
  Amazon is a great place to start. Be sure to check out any items that are used as well.
- Ebay
  www.ebay.com
  
  Another great source of all things Rand. Check often as new and rare items are added constantly.
- Modernism 101
  www.modernism101.com
  
  Great selection of vintage and rare design works.
- AbeBooks
  www.abebooks.com
  
  One of THE BEST places to find Rand and other related and rare books. A "must shop".
- Alibris
  www.alibris.com
  
  Huge selection of rare and hard to find books. Another "must shop".
- Biblio
  www.biblio.com
  
  Many Rand books available and good selection of design books in general.
- International Poster
  www.internationalposter.com
  
  Purchase original Rand posters. Also a great source for other artists.
- You Work for Them
  www.youworkforthem.com
  
  Online store with a huge selection of great design books.
- Optos Books
  www.optosbooks.com
  
  Small selection of Rand related books, but a good source nonetheless.
- Questia
  www.questia.com
  
  Read thousands of books online. Some "Documents of Modern Art" books available!
Articles, Interviews & Information
- Google
  www.google.com
  
  Where most people will start. Click the "Images" link to see visual examples out on the web.
- Wikipedia
  www.wikipedia.org
  
  A comprehensive bio of Mr. Rand with sample images of his work.
- Confusion and Chaos: The Seduction of Contemporary Graphic Design by Paul Rand
  www.mkgraphic.com
  
  The deluge of design that colors our lives, our print, and video screens is synchronous with the spirit of our time.
- Playing by Mr. Rand’s Rules
  www.typotheque.com
  
  By Michael Bierut
- Thoughts on Paul Rand, by John Maeda
  http://acg.media.mit.edu/events/rand/ideamag.html
  
  For IDEA Magazine special issue on Paul Rand.
- Paul Rand’s Final Logo?
  www.underconsideration.com
  
  Paul Rand's final logo? Read on for more...
- Paul Rand’s Final Logo? Part 2
  www.underconsideration.com
  
  Part 2 of the final logo story. Great read.
- Paul Rand Obituary
  www.yale.edu
  
  Mr. Rand's obituary as released by Yale University.
- Books from the Collection of Paul Rand
  www.designobserver.com
  
  Discovering a collection of Paul Rand's personal books in Boston bookshops.
- Rand at MIT
  www.mit.edu
  
  Mr. Rand visits MIT for an interview with John Maeda.
- Rand at MIT- 2
  www.mit.edu
  
  Mr. Rand visits MIT for an interview with John Maeda.
- Papa Logo
  www.metropolismag.com
  
  A review of Stephen Heller's book.
- Logos, Flags, and Escutcheons by Paul Rand
  www.graphicdesignforum.com
  
  Originally published in 1991 by AIGA, the professional association for design.
- What makes Rand so great?
  www.underconsideration.com
  
  Interesting topic of discussion.
- SVA Paul Rand Lecture Series
  http://design.schoolofvisualarts.edu/weblog/paulrand/
  
  Podcast discussions about design history, featuring Steven Heller.
- Catalog Covers of UCLA Extension: Masters of Graphic Design
  http://www.uclaextension.edu/mastersOfDesign
  
  Exhibit at UCLA featuring the covers of their extension program.
- Masters Series: Paul Rand
  www.schoolofvisualarts.edu
  
  Exhibit at the School of Visual Arts in 1988 featuring Paul Rand. Pictures of the exhibit included.
- Obituary: Paul Rand
  www.independent.co.uk
  
  A wonderful obituary and biography by Patrick Argent.
- The Real Logo Design King
  www.logomojo.com
  
  A brief article about Rand, his life and his work.
Tributes and Personal Experiences
- Designweenie
  www.designweenie.com
  
  The experience of meeting Paul Rand.
- John Fenwick Design
  www.jon.ideabasin.com
  
  John Fenwick's thoughts on Paul Rand.
- DLS Design
  www.dlsdesign.com
  
  Tribute page.
- Ned Batchelder
  www.nedbatchelder.com
  
  Paul Rand's geometry books.
- Seung Won Chuh
  people.artcenter.edu
  
  Brief paper on Paul Rand.
- Encounters with Paul Rand
  web.me.com/sbrody/SBrody
  
  A nice portrait by a former student.
- Remembering Paul Rand
  www.designobserver.com
  
  Jessica Helfand's tribute.
- Relearning from Paul Rand
  thinkingforaliving.org/blog/entry/relearning-from-paul-rand
  
  Relearning from Paul Rand—remembering Brissago, Switzerland.
- Paul Rand Inc.
  www.amassblog.com
  
  Paul Rand's business card and a personal story from James Phillips Williams.
Paul Rand’s Work Today
- IBM Continuity
  www.ibm.com
  
  History of IBM logo.
- Paul Rand and IBM Logo history
  www.ibmcollectables.com
  
  Comprehensive collection and IBM logo history.
- Paul Rand Swooshed Under the Rug
  www.typographi.com
  
  Redesigning the UPS logo.
- The UPS Logo: A Brief History
  www.ups.com
  
  UPS has utilized four logos in its 97-year history. The most recent logo was unveiled in March 2003.
- UPS Unveils New Look
  www.ups.com
  
  UPS unveiled a "new look" that is the first redesign in 40 years of the company's famous "shield" logo.
- Martin Presents New Look UPS
  www.adweek.com
  
  UPS unveiled a new logo.
- UPS: A gender change
  www.identityworks.com
  
  New: UPS shield (and don't call it United Parcel Service any longer, as if anyone did.)
- The Smartest Logo in the Room
  www.designobserver.com
  
  Discussion on the infamous Enron logo, by Michael Bierut
- A B C D E F Rand
  www.underconsideration.com/brandnew
  
  Design update of the English First identity, completed by ex-student Henry Steiner.
- Yale University Press logo dropped
  www.yaledailynews.com
  
  http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/art-news/2009/09/30/yale-press-drops-distinctive-logo/