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david carson & erik spiekermann

iconic booklet | graphic design | james richards

Look at all of my awards!

erik spiekermann - Born May 30th 1947 - Born in Germany, Stadthagen - Studied Art History and Architecture at Berlins Free University - Began running a letterpress prinitng press in the basement of his house - Entered an apprenticeship at a type shop at 12 years old whilst attending school - Recieved a lifetime achievment award from German Design Prize - Worked for clients such as Audi and Volkswagen.

- Recieved a gold medal at the German Federal Design Prize in 2006.

david carson - Born September 8th 1954 - Born in Corpus Chrissti, Texas - Graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor or Arts in Sociology - Became 9th place as of the world’s best surfers - Enrolled himself in a 2 week commercial design class at 26 years old - He worked for 4 magazines; ‘Self and Musician’, ‘Transworld Skateboarding’, ‘Beach Culture’ and ‘RayGun’ - He directed television commercials - In 1995, he founded his own establishments - Published untold books

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Cool story bro, I’m also a pro surfer!

As you can see, my work is quite unique.

This is my work!

A lot of people think my style is pretty crazy!

Especially my good friend, Erik! Haha.

Erik only thinks it’s crazy cos he’s jealous.

I don’t understand why people think it’s crazy though?

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Hi there, my name is Erik Spiekermann

This is one of my many awards, I am a bit of a perfectionist.

I don’t understand why other people don’t follow rules.

David Carson for example, he thinks his work is so cool.

I can’t believe that David actually thinks I’m jealous of his work, is he crazy?

Who needs to be jealous with trophies like these? haha.

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Erm, well this is awkward.

Excuse me, Carson?

Why’ve you been saying I’m jealous?

I want an explanation, I’m not happy David.

Sorry, Eric. I was only joking around. You’re a cool guy!

Well, I’m glad that we could come to an agreement.

Indeed, my friend.

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