The Casual Optimist

Books, Design & Culture

March 13, 2013
by Dan
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Q & A with Misha Beletsky, Part Two

In part one of our conversation, Misha Beletsky, art director at Abbeville Press, discussed his interest in the work of German-born designer and calligrapher Ismar David, the subject his recent book The Book Jackets of Ismar David, published by RIT Press. In … Continue reading

March 12, 2013
by Dan
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Q & A with Misha Beletsky, Art Director Abbeville Press, Part One

Misha Beletsky is the art director of New York’s Abbeville Press, an independent publisher of fine art and illustrated books. Towards the end of last year, Misha was kind enough to send me a copy of his recent book, The … Continue reading