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‘A profound influence’: Ian Lynam on Barney Bubbles’ impact on graphic design

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//Lynam – just about visible on the right – talks through the extraordinary sleeve design and packaging for Armed Forces, the 1979 album by Elvis Costello & The Attractions//

A film of last month’s celebration of design hero Barney Bubbles by American graphic designer Ian Lynam is now available to view online.

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//Bubbles’ furniture designs – including the AC/DC Desk – were also discussed//

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//A trio comprising (from left): music press advert for Nick Lowe’s 1978 single Little Hitler; poster for 1975 London gig by Hawkwind and friends; Let It Rock redesign launch issue, also 1975//

There is more about Lynam’s presentation at Vermont College Of Fine Arts on the Barney Bubbles Blog.

View Lynam’s talk to VCFA students here.

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