PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A History for the Future: The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, 1979-2000, is a large-format, 240-page book, surveying of the museum’s first two decades, and examining its impact on art, culture and architecture in Los Angeles. The exposed stitching and metallic book fabric reference the industrial warehouse of its Little Tokyo location, while the printed end sheets show the construction of the museum’s second location on Bunker Hill. The reverse-spine format reveals an inside cover featuring Chris Burden’s, “Exposing the Foundation of the Museum,” depicting a staircase descending into bedrock underneath the gallery floor. The books typography is also inspired by the staircase motif, reflecting LA’s "Bunker Hill Steps," a downtown landmark connecting the two museum locations. Completing the book is a detailed chronology along with artists perspectives printed on uncoated stock using metallic spot colors.

BOOK INFORMATION

Trim Size: 9.25 x 12.25

Number of Pages: 240

Binding Method: Reverse-spine binding

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Typefaces: Centra #1

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Creative Director: Brad Bartlett

Art Director: Brad Bartlett

Book Designer: Brad Bartlett

Jacket/Cover Designer: Brad Bartlett

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