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The Title Design of Saul and Elaine Bass

The Title Design of Saul and Elaine Bass
I want to make beautiful things, even if nobody cares, as opposed to ugly things. That’s my intent.
—Saul Bass
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To celebrate the birthday of legendary graphic designer and filmmaker Saul Bass, enjoy this brief visual history of some of the Basses' most celebrated work.

In 1955, Elaine Bass (née Makatura) joined Saul Bass & Associates, and after 1960 much of Saul Bass's title design and film work was made in collaboration with Elaine.


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See more of Saul Bass's work here, or check out the book Saul Bass: A Life in Film & Design by Jennifer Bass and Pat Kirkham.

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    Art of the Title
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    May 8, 2014

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