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Neil Fujita obituary

Hawaiian-born graphic designer best known for his innovative album and book coversNeil Fujita, who has died aged 89, made a lasting impact in the field of graphic design. He revolutionised the concept of album covers for Columbia Records in the 1950s, and in the following decade produced book covers with outwardly simple designs of great power, most notably for Truman Capote's In Cold Blood and Mario Puzo's The Godfather.Fujita brought the influence of modern art, including his own paintings, i...

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14:22 on November 5 2010

Neil Fujita: godfather of graphic design

Guardian Music — The designer of mould-breaking album covers and book jackets has died aged 89. Take a look at Neil Fujita's simple, striking creations for LPs by Miles Davis and Charles ... more info
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14:22 on November 5 2010

Neil Fujita obituary

Guardian Music — Hawaiian-born graphic designer best known for his innovative album and book coversNeil Fujita, who has died aged 89, made a lasting impact in the field of graphic design.... more info
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