Emigre magazine
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Emigre was a graphic design magazine published by Emigre Graphics
between 1984 and 2005; it was first published in 1984 in San Francisco, California
, USA. Art-directed by Dutch-born Rudy VanderLans
using fonts designed by his wife, Czechoslovakian-born Zuzana Licko
, Emigre was one of the first publications to use Macintosh computers and had a large influence on graphic designers moving into desktop publishing
(DTP). Its variety of layouts, use of guest designers, and opinionated articles also had an effect on other design publications.
The focus of Emigre was both redundant and wandering — both positive qualities as a journal produced by a tight and evolving group of designers and writers with Vanderlans at the center. Vanderlans was typically editor, though guest-editors also appeared (Gail Swanlund, Anne Burdick, Andrew Blauvelt) and the work/writing of Zuzana Licko and Jeffery Keedy
reappeared throughout the magazine's history.
The magazine began in 1984 with a focus on the émigré
. The first eight issues were concerned with boundaries, international culture, travel accounts and alienation (as the issues' titles suggest). The first eight issues also incorporated a dynamic aesthetic that caught the attention of designers and led to the next stage in the magazine's evolution.
Beginning with Issue 9 — devoted to the art of Vaughan Oliver
at 4AD
— the magazine explored design in itself, devoting issues to Cranbrook
, the Macintosh
, type design and individual graphic designers. In two issues in 1992 and 1993, the magazine chronicled the work of David Carson
and Raygun
.
Increasingly, Emigre became a platform for essays and writings on design. This aspect of Emigre came to the forefront with issues in 1994 and the magazine changed its format in 1995 from its oversized layout to a text-friendlier format that debuted with Issue 33. The magazine retained this character through Issue 59 in 2001.
Emigre then took a sharp turn with four re-formatted issues in 2001 and 2002 that included one DVD and three compact discs (featuring the music of Honey Barbara
, The Grassy Knoll and Scenic
).
In its fifth and final incarnation, the last six issues of Emigre were co-published by Princeton Architectural Press
as small softcover books. The last issue, The End, was published in 2005.
) starting with issue 60; and finally, starting with issue 65, the magazine became a book format, published semi-annually, where each page measures 133 mm x 210 mm. The issues in the book format were co-published by Princeton Architectural Press
.
For a list and summary of individual Emigre issues, see List of Emigre magazines.
Emigre
Emigre, also known as Emigre Graphics, is a digital type foundry, publisher and distributor of graphic design centered information based in Berkeley, California, that was founded in 1984 by husband-and-wife team Rudy VanderLans and Zuzana Licko. The type foundry also published Emigre magazine...
between 1984 and 2005; it was first published in 1984 in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
, USA. Art-directed by Dutch-born Rudy VanderLans
Rudy VanderLans
Rudy VanderLans is a Dutch type and graphic designer and the co-founder of Emigre, an independent type foundry.VanderLans studied at the Royal Academy of Art in the Hague. Later, he moved to California and studied photography at the University of California, Berkeley...
using fonts designed by his wife, Czechoslovakian-born Zuzana Licko
Zuzana Licko
Zuzana Licko is a typeface designer based out of the San Francisco Bay Area who was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia.Licko came to the United States when she was a child along with her family...
, Emigre was one of the first publications to use Macintosh computers and had a large influence on graphic designers moving into desktop publishing
Desktop publishing
Desktop publishing is the creation of documents using page layout software on a personal computer.The term has been used for publishing at all levels, from small-circulation documents such as local newsletters to books, magazines and newspapers...
(DTP). Its variety of layouts, use of guest designers, and opinionated articles also had an effect on other design publications.
The focus of Emigre was both redundant and wandering — both positive qualities as a journal produced by a tight and evolving group of designers and writers with Vanderlans at the center. Vanderlans was typically editor, though guest-editors also appeared (Gail Swanlund, Anne Burdick, Andrew Blauvelt) and the work/writing of Zuzana Licko and Jeffery Keedy
Jeffery Keedy
Jeffery Keedy is an American graphic designer, type designer, writer and educator.Keedy has been teaching design at the California Institute of the Arts since 1985. Keedy was also a frequent contributor to Emigre magazine throughout the twenty years of its publication...
reappeared throughout the magazine's history.
The magazine began in 1984 with a focus on the émigré
Émigré
Émigré is a French term that literally refers to a person who has "migrated out", but often carries a connotation of politico-social self-exile....
. The first eight issues were concerned with boundaries, international culture, travel accounts and alienation (as the issues' titles suggest). The first eight issues also incorporated a dynamic aesthetic that caught the attention of designers and led to the next stage in the magazine's evolution.
Beginning with Issue 9 — devoted to the art of Vaughan Oliver
Vaughan Oliver
Vaughan Oliver is a British graphic designer based in Epsom, South of London. Oliver is most noted for his work with graphic design studios 23 Envelope and v23...
at 4AD
4AD
4AD is a British independent record label that was started in 1979 by Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent, funded by Beggars Banquet Records, and is still active today...
— the magazine explored design in itself, devoting issues to Cranbrook
Cranbrook
-People:* Earl of Cranbrook, title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom** Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 1st Earl of Cranbrook , British Conservative politician** John Stewart Gathorne-Hardy, 2nd Earl of Cranbrook , Conservative Member of Parliament...
, the Macintosh
Macintosh
The Macintosh , or Mac, is a series of several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. The first Macintosh was introduced by Apple's then-chairman Steve Jobs on January 24, 1984; it was the first commercially successful personal computer to feature a mouse and a...
, type design and individual graphic designers. In two issues in 1992 and 1993, the magazine chronicled the work of David Carson
David Carson (graphic designer)
David Carson is an American graphic designer. He is best known for his innovative magazine design, and use of experimental typography. He was the art director for the magazine Ray Gun. Carson was perhaps the most influential graphic designer of the 1990s...
and Raygun
Ray Gun (magazine)
Ray Gun was an American alternative rock-and-roll magazine, first published in 1992 in Santa Monica, California. Led by founding art director David Carson, Ray Gun explored experimental magazine typographic design. The result was a chaotic, abstract style, not always readable, but distinctive in...
.
Increasingly, Emigre became a platform for essays and writings on design. This aspect of Emigre came to the forefront with issues in 1994 and the magazine changed its format in 1995 from its oversized layout to a text-friendlier format that debuted with Issue 33. The magazine retained this character through Issue 59 in 2001.
Emigre then took a sharp turn with four re-formatted issues in 2001 and 2002 that included one DVD and three compact discs (featuring the music of Honey Barbara
Honey Barbara
Honey Barbara is an American rock band from San Antonio, Texas.-Overview:The band is characterised by its distinctive sound. In reviews, their music has been described as progressive, moody, atmospheric and hypnotic; combining this with their ethnic sound, the band could be regarded as a prime...
, The Grassy Knoll and Scenic
Scenic
Scenic is the first full-length album by Denver Harbor, released on October 12, 2004 on Universal Records. It contains re-recorded versions of four of the five tracks from their debut EP Extended Play , as well as two of the three songs from their 2003 demo Scenic is the first full-length album by...
).
In its fifth and final incarnation, the last six issues of Emigre were co-published by Princeton Architectural Press
Princeton Architectural Press
Princeton Architectural Press is a leading publisher of architecture and design books, with over 500 titles on its backlist. It was founded in 1981 by Kevin Lippert in Princeton, NJ and moved to New York City in 1985. Since 1996, Princeton Architectural Press has been distributed in the...
as small softcover books. The last issue, The End, was published in 2005.
| Issue 64: | ISBN 1-56898-409-X |
| Issue 65: | ISBN 1-56898-433-2 |
| Issue 66: | ISBN 1-56898-437-5 |
| Issue 67: | ISBN 1-56898-467-7 |
| Issue 68: | ISBN 1-56898-486-3 |
| Issue 69: | ISBN 1-56898-592-4 |
Formats
The magazine changed formats several times: it was originally published quarterly in a large format where each page measures 285 mm x 425 mm (slightly shorter than 11" x 17" or US ledger/tabloid size); starting with issue 33, each page is about 8.5" x 11" (US letter size); it changed into a multimedia format (a booklet where each page is 133 mm x 210 mm, plus a CD or DVDDVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
) starting with issue 60; and finally, starting with issue 65, the magazine became a book format, published semi-annually, where each page measures 133 mm x 210 mm. The issues in the book format were co-published by Princeton Architectural Press
Princeton Architectural Press
Princeton Architectural Press is a leading publisher of architecture and design books, with over 500 titles on its backlist. It was founded in 1981 by Kevin Lippert in Princeton, NJ and moved to New York City in 1985. Since 1996, Princeton Architectural Press has been distributed in the...
.
For a list and summary of individual Emigre issues, see List of Emigre magazines.
See also
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- Eye magazine
- Graphis Inc.
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- Ray Gun (magazine)Ray Gun (magazine)Ray Gun was an American alternative rock-and-roll magazine, first published in 1992 in Santa Monica, California. Led by founding art director David Carson, Ray Gun explored experimental magazine typographic design. The result was a chaotic, abstract style, not always readable, but distinctive in...
- Visible LanguageVisible LanguageVisible Language is an American journal presenting research and experimentation on the properties of writing systems, particularly typography...