Karel Martens: Love Letters

Karel Martens: Love Letters

Karel & Aagje Martens • Roma Publications

This edition of Karel Martens: Love Letters

ISBN-10: 9464460709 · ISBN-13: 978‑9464460704 · 2023 · 1st Edition

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Love Letters presents a curated selection of 46 envelopes hand-printed by Dutch designer Karel Martens for his partner, Lous, between 1962 and 1963. Created during his military service using printing ink and a spoon, these intimate artifacts reveal the early development of Martens’ signature approach to pattern, color, and texture. This collection offers a rare glimpse into the personal creative process of a master typographer, documenting his technical experimentation within the constraints of his deployment.

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• Hardcover · First Edition (this edition)
• Softcover · 2023
• 2023

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