Paul Sahre

Paul Sahre (born 1964)[1] is an American graphic designer. He has designed book covers and created numerous illustration for The New York Times.

Biography

Sahre (pronounced say-er) was born in Johnson City in upstate New York,[1] and received his BFA and MFA degrees from Kent State University.[2] He established New York City based office, Office of Paul Sahre, in 1997 and the office sits above a Dunkin' Donuts on the corner of 6th Avenue and 14th Street in Manhattan.

Sahre's designs for book covers are well-known and includes series by the authors Rick Moody, Ernest Hemingway and Chuck Klosterman.[3][4] He is a frequent contributor of illustrations to The New York Times, and designed the typeface Fur in 1994.[5][6][7] Sahre has also provided illustrations for The Atlantic[8] and Newsweek.[9] Sahre has collaborated with alternative rock band They Might Be Giants on multiple occasions;[10] his work on their album Book earned him and the band a Grammy nomination for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package.[11]

Sahre teaches graphic design at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

Personal life

Sahre is married to Emily Oberman, designer and partner at Pentagram. They have two sons.[12]

Bibliography

  • Fresh Dialogue 1, New Voices in Graphic Design, Christoph Niemann, Nicholas Blechman, Paul Sahre, Paula Scher), Princeton Architectural Press, 2000.
  • Hello World: A Life in Ham Radio, Danny Gregory, Paul Sahre, Princeton Architectural Press, 2003.
  • Leisurama Now: The Beach House for Everyone 1964–, Paul Sahre, Princeton Architectural Press, 2008.
  • Two-Dimensional Man A Graphic Memoir Abrams Press, 2017

References

  1. ^ a b "Brands of the World™ | Download vector logos and logotypes". Stepinsidedesign.com. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  2. ^ "School of Visual Arts > Our Faculty > Sahre Paul". Sva.edu. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  3. ^ "Paul Sahre". The Book Cover Archive. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  4. ^ "Cover Archive". Archived from the original on 8 February 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
  5. ^ "Selected Work: Fur Extra-Rounded". Paul Sahre. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  6. ^ "Download Fur font family". Linotype.com. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  7. ^ "Selected Work: Six Degrees of Monica". Paul Sahre. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  8. ^ "Paul Sahre - Authors". The Atlantic. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  9. ^ Jessica Bennett (19 July 2010). "The Beauty Advantage: How Looks Affect Your Work, Your Career, Your Life". Thedailybeast.com. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
  10. ^ Felgar, Brian (11 November 2021). "They Might be Giants turn 40 with a new album, an art book and a tour". Brooklyn Magazine. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  11. ^ "The 2023 GRAMMYs Nominated For Three Emmys: See The Categories Below". www.grammy.com. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  12. ^ Discontent, The Great (29 April 2014). "Paul Sahre on The Great Discontent (TGD)". Retrieved 25 August 2016.


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