Symbols Of Australia Book
“We believe that this is a picture book. But it is a picture book with a story to tell. In symbols, characters, words and slogans. All contained within the individual trademarks. When arranged chronologically, they reflect the history, the values, the development and the nationalism that has gone into building an Australian heritage.
Their authors are the forgotten individuals who commissioned them, and the unsung artists who created them. Although many of these marks may now seem flippant or trivial, there was a time when each one was thought about, discussed and paid for. Our notations merely enlarge their story by giving the reader a better perspective on the role and source of individual marks. Unfortunately, the real history of most trademarks is lost in the discarded guard books of printers and advertising agencies, or it is seldom recorded in corporate archives.”
- COZZOLINO & RUTHERFORD: NOTES ON THE TEXT
Originally published in 1980, Symbols of Australia has been issued in five slightly different editions. It is introduced with essays by Geoffrey Blainey and Phillip Adams. There are still copies left of the last edition– the 20th Anniversary Edition released in 2000, of which we have a limited amount. Once sold out (or if you’d prefer to support the artist directly), the last remaining copies can be purchased from Mimmo via the below link https://mimmocozzolino.com.au/symbolsofaustralia.php
DETAILS
20th Anniversary
Jacketed
Hard Cover
Section Sewn
28.7cm x 25.8cm
208 Pages (100 in full colour)
Created by Mimmo Cozzolino & Fysh Rutherford
“We believe that this is a picture book. But it is a picture book with a story to tell. In symbols, characters, words and slogans. All contained within the individual trademarks. When arranged chronologically, they reflect the history, the values, the development and the nationalism that has gone into building an Australian heritage.
Their authors are the forgotten individuals who commissioned them, and the unsung artists who created them. Although many of these marks may now seem flippant or trivial, there was a time when each one was thought about, discussed and paid for. Our notations merely enlarge their story by giving the reader a better perspective on the role and source of individual marks. Unfortunately, the real history of most trademarks is lost in the discarded guard books of printers and advertising agencies, or it is seldom recorded in corporate archives.”
- COZZOLINO & RUTHERFORD: NOTES ON THE TEXT
Originally published in 1980, Symbols of Australia has been issued in five slightly different editions. It is introduced with essays by Geoffrey Blainey and Phillip Adams. There are still copies left of the last edition– the 20th Anniversary Edition released in 2000, of which we have a limited amount. Once sold out (or if you’d prefer to support the artist directly), the last remaining copies can be purchased from Mimmo via the below link https://mimmocozzolino.com.au/symbolsofaustralia.php
DETAILS
20th Anniversary
Jacketed
Hard Cover
Section Sewn
28.7cm x 25.8cm
208 Pages (100 in full colour)
Created by Mimmo Cozzolino & Fysh Rutherford
“We believe that this is a picture book. But it is a picture book with a story to tell. In symbols, characters, words and slogans. All contained within the individual trademarks. When arranged chronologically, they reflect the history, the values, the development and the nationalism that has gone into building an Australian heritage.
Their authors are the forgotten individuals who commissioned them, and the unsung artists who created them. Although many of these marks may now seem flippant or trivial, there was a time when each one was thought about, discussed and paid for. Our notations merely enlarge their story by giving the reader a better perspective on the role and source of individual marks. Unfortunately, the real history of most trademarks is lost in the discarded guard books of printers and advertising agencies, or it is seldom recorded in corporate archives.”
- COZZOLINO & RUTHERFORD: NOTES ON THE TEXT
Originally published in 1980, Symbols of Australia has been issued in five slightly different editions. It is introduced with essays by Geoffrey Blainey and Phillip Adams. There are still copies left of the last edition– the 20th Anniversary Edition released in 2000, of which we have a limited amount. Once sold out (or if you’d prefer to support the artist directly), the last remaining copies can be purchased from Mimmo via the below link https://mimmocozzolino.com.au/symbolsofaustralia.php
DETAILS
20th Anniversary
Jacketed
Hard Cover
Section Sewn
28.7cm x 25.8cm
208 Pages (100 in full colour)
Created by Mimmo Cozzolino & Fysh Rutherford