Faber and Faber: 90 Years of Excellence in Book Cover Design


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Founded in 1929, Faber is one of the world’s great independent publishing houses. This lecture traces the firm’s history through its illustrations, covers and design including illustrators – from Rex Whistler and Barnett Freedman to Peter Blake and Damien Hirst.
Toby Faber, grandson of the founder, began his career at Cambridge, followed by investment banking, management consulting and five years as managing director of Faber and
Faber. He is an experienced lecturer and a published author.
Toby Faber, grandson of the founder, began his career at Cambridge, followed by investment banking, management consulting and five years as managing director of Faber and
Faber. He is an experienced lecturer and a published author.