Naïve - Modernism and Folklore in Contemporary Graphic Design

This is a busy book year for us at Hero!! We have been published and featured in quite a few books that release in 2009 and we couldn't be any more humbled by it. Here is another great book we were published in, among some of THE most talented artists working today.

This phenomenal book entitled Naïve - Modernism and Folklore in Contemporary Graphic Design documents the extraordinary renaissance of Classic Modernism, from the 1940s to 1960s, in contemporary graphic design. This compilation introduces a new wave of young designers who are rediscovering the stylistic elements reminiscent of classic graphic design such as silkscreen printing, classical typography, hand lettering, woodcutting and folk art and integrating them into their work. Inspired by 20th Century American legends such as Saul Bass, Charley Harper and Alexander Girard, the burgeoning designers and their work showcased this in this book are inspiring, ranging from illustrations, poster art, editorials, book covers and record sleeves to stationary and textiles.

Naïve features some of our most talented friends as well, it is truly a great collection of work. For more information about Naïve and to check out spreads from this book go to the publisher, Gestalten's website here - the book should be available state side very soon.

Hero in Spin Magazine

Check out the June issue of Spin Magazine, on newstands now. There is a great review of the new Gig Posters book, featuring a handful of our good friends and one of our posters!!! Eeeee OMG total geek out!!!

Check out the feature:

Gig Posters Volume 1: Available Now at Hero

We are truly humbled that we were asked to be in this book and were blown away when we finally got to hold it in our hands. It's a huge and beautiful book, with some of our most talented friends from all around the world. These are available now at Hero.

Here is the full designer list:

3d Glasses, Adam Turman, Aesthetic Apparatus, Alan Forbes, Allen Jaeger, Amy Jo, Andrio Abero, Andy Vastagh, Beyond The Pale, Billy Perkins, Bobby Dixon, Bongout, Brad Klausen, Brian Ewing, Budai, Burlesque of North America, Casey Burns, Cricket Press, Crosshair, Dale Flattum, Dan Grzeca, Dan McCarthy, Dan Stiles, Daniel Danger, Delicious, Denny Schmickle, Diana Sudyka, Dirk Fowler, Drew Millward, Drowning Creek Studio, DWITT, Eleanor Grosch, Emek, Engine House 13, FarmBarn Art Co., Firehouse, Furturtle Printworks, Gary Houston, Gregg Gordon, Guy Burwell, Hero Design Studio, Invisible Creature, Ironforgepress, James Rheem Davis, Jamie Ward, Jared Connor, Jason Goad, Jay Ryan, Jay Vollmar, Jeph, Jermaine Rogers, Joanna Wecht, Johnny Crap, Jon Smith, Josh Rickun, Judge, Justin Hampton, Justin Kamerer, Largemammal Print, Leia Bell, Lil Tuffy, Little Jacket, Lonny Hurley, Lonny Unitus, Luke Drozd, Lure Design, Malleus, Mark Pedini, Mat Daly, Methane Studios, Micah Smith, Michael Michael Motorcycle, Mig Kokinda, Mike King, Nate Duval, Patent Pending, Powerhouse Factories, Powerslide Design Co., Print Mafia, Rob Jones, Ron Liberti, Ryan Nole, Sasha Barr, Scrojo, Seripop, Squad 19, Stainboy, Steve Walters, Strawberryluna, Tanxxx, Tara McPherson, The Decoder Ring Design Concern, The Heads Of State, The Little Friends Of Printmaking, The Small Stakes, Thomas Scott, Tim Gough, Todd Slater, Vahalla Studios, Zach Hobbs, Zeloot

1,000 Garment Graphics: A Comprehensive Collection of Wearable Designs

We are so proud to be published in this phenomenal book, 1,000 Garment Graphics: A Comprehensive Collection of Wearable Designs, which is a collection of the best wearable art and designs, with some of the most inspiring and innovative graphic works from around the world. The main emphasis is on fashion from t-shirt graphics, to sneakers, to baseball caps and more. The book features trends as well as graphics that endure the test of time and was authored by the talented Jeffrey Everett of El Jefe Design.

We have a small collection of works in this book and we are in some great company, some of the best are featured in this book! Get your hands on a copy now from Amazon!! We may be carrying copies of this book in the near future in the boutique, so keep your eyes out for that, too.

Buffalo featured in Venus Zine's City Guide

Look for our Flatstock roundup, photos, new prints, etc, next week, as I have been stricken by the Flatstock Flu aka SXSW SARS! All the hand shaking, late nights, alcohol and flights actually got me this year!! (Somehow, I have managed to avoid it every other year, BLAH!)


For now enjoy this feature on Buffalo in Venus Zine that includes Hero and many of our Buffalo friends. Venus Zine is an independent print + online publication that focuses on women in music and other creative arts. They are based in Chicago, and are working on putting together indie guides to cities around the country. Buffalo was their third feature!

Here is the link:
https://venuszine.com/articles/art_and_culture/travel/5466/VZ_City_Guides_Buffalo_NY

Dirty Dozen from Hero on Poster Rocket

Our dirty dozen as selected by Rocket! with a few questions too. Check it out here now!

This B.U.D.'s for You on Buffalo Rising

Check out the article online that was featured in this month's print edition

http://buffalorising.com/story/hero_design_art_show_this_buds_1#sca

Hero Featured in Buffalo Rising's March Issue

Check out the latest issue of Buffalo Rising, out now! Hero designed the cover of this music issue, featuring a small collection of our posters and there is a wonderfully written, 3 page article and interview with Hero inside. We are very excited about this issue and to be featured on the cover!! Check it out!!