P a u l R a n d

The visual message which professes to be profound or elegant often boomerangs as mere pretension; and the frame of mind that looks at humor as trivial and flighty mistakes the shadow for the substance. In short, the notion that the humorous approach to visual communication is undignified or belittling is sheer nonsense.


Direction Magazine

2 close-up preview of classic and historic Rand design.

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Apparel Arts

A full preview of a classic Rand issue, plus more cover designs.

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PRINT: Jan/Feb 1960

20th anniversary issue with article and ad by Rand.

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Black in the Visual Arts (1949)

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