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PERSPECTIVE - SIGNED BY SYD MEAD
(MEAD, SYD). Mead, Syd & United States Steel Corporation. Pittsburgh, PA: United States Steel Corporation, 1964. First Edition. 4to. Embossed Boards. Design Monograph. Very Good +.. 55pp, profusely illustrated in color and b&w. In a protective clear acetate dustwrapper. "Perspective" is a striking, innovatively designed volume that was published in 1964 by United States Steel Corporation to promote the use of steel products in the automotive industry. Bound in white debossed textured boards, it features bold typography and die-cut pages throughout as well as numerous reproductions of paintings and renderings of concept vehicles by famed futuristic designer Syd Mead. A most handsome example of this highly sought-after rarity showing a bit of typical patination and light soiling to its boards SIGNED by Syd Mead in his inimitable logo/signature in silver marker on the title page. PLEASE NOTE: "Perspective" was issued hors commerce both individually and along with a ring-binder of steel specification sheets entitled "USS Product Information" to form a two volume slipcased set. We are offering the single volume only. Inventory Number: 018744