Brothers' Keepers / The Lathe of Heaven book cover art by Milton Glaser (1964) - POP Hardcover / Simon and Schuster / LeGuin
Artist: Milton Glaser (All)
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Brothers' Keepers book cover (1964)
The Lathe of Heaven book cover (1971)
Photos of Milton Glaser (private archive)
Brothers' Keepers book without the slipcover (1964)
PrintMag.com - Daily Heller article from Jan 16, 2024
Photo of the art and books!
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DescriptionAs someone who does work in the design and illustration field, I consider Milton Glaser to be an icon and a major influence. You may know him for his work creating the DC Comics "bullet" logo that was a staple from 1976 to 2005. Or from his “I ♥ NY" design in 1977, the iconic poster he created for Bob Dylan, which was included in the Greatest Hits album in 1966, or his work with Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Pierre, 7Up, Juilliard, and decades of other notable art. His work has been celebrated in the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art), SVA (School of Visual Arts) and around the world as one the most influential graphic designers of the 20th century.Milton Glaser passed in June 2020 and a handful of his pieces were auctioned off for the first time, which is were the previous collector purchased this piece. I am very grateful that I get to be the caretaker of this piece, as I never thought I'd have the opportunity to own a published piece by a legend! Many thanks to Rob Stolzer for parting with this piece and allowing me to be the caretaker. It's an amazing feeling to hold a piece that was held by a legend in the graphic design and advertising industries. After some digging and information from Rob I discovered that this art has been published multiple times, which is a bit unusual. This piece was used: In 1964 for "Brothers' Keepers" by Frank Smith book cover 1st edition published by Simon And Schuster, New York In 1971 for "The Lathe of Heaven" by Ursla K. LeGuin book cover 1st edition and Book Club edition published by Charles Scribner’s Sons Illustration art by Milton Glaser and jacket design by Carl Berkowitz In 1998, Entertainment Weekly named it among the top 100 greatest works of science-fiction. This sci-fi classic was made into a movie in 1980 and 2002: • 1980 Movie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081036/ • 2022 Movie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0290230/  In 2023 this piece was included in the "Milton Glaser: POP" hardcover book by Steven Heller, Mirko Ilić, and Beth Kleber Published by The Monacelli Press -- Named a best book of 2023 by The New Yorker, NPR, and The Wall Street Journal. First place winner of a 2024 PRINT Award for Books. I can't help but think this piece is a bit of a self-portrait after seeing old photos of Glaser in the suit (in the additional images section). Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy this one as much as I do. Social/Sharing |
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George H 
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/2/2025
Rick W wrote:
It's existential yet it's so accessible ;)
That feeling of existing in an endless moment within a moment, within a moment...
Rob Stolzer
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 2/2/2025
I'm so glad you discovered so much more history about this piece. It's fascinating that it was used in multiple ways. I'm glad it's in a very good home.
George H
Member Since 2009
Posted on 2/2/2025
Rob Stolzer wrote:
I'm so glad you discovered so much more history about this piece. It's fascinating that it was used in multiple ways. I'm glad it's in a very good home.
Thanks for the initial information and thanks for the handwritten note and sketch too!
Rob R
Member Since 2019
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 2/2/2025
This is such a wonderful piece. Thanks for sharing it.
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/2/2025
Rob R wrote:
This is such a wonderful piece. Thanks for sharing it.
Thanks my friend! I'm still in awe.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 2/2/2025
dude this is incredible, existential kinda art that transcends. huge congrats
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/3/2025
Kavi H wrote:
dude this is incredible, existential kinda art that transcends. huge congrats
Thanks so much! I didn't think I'd have a chance to own a published Glaser piece, but have CAF to thank.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 2/3/2025
Milton Glaser is considered a giant in the book publishing field. That you know of, admire and now own a piece of his work is something special indeed. Congratulations, George!
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/4/2025
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Milton Glaser is considered a giant in the book publishing field. That you know of, admire and now own a piece of his work is something special indeed. Congratulations, George!
Thanks, Ruben! He was definitely a bucket list artist, but I didn't think I'd ever have the opportunity to own a published piece.
George H
Member Since 2009
Posted on 2/4/2025
stephen yarish wrote:
Very cool and unique! Huge congrats!
Thanks my friend!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 2/17/2025
Clear from your write-up how happy you are with this one. Got that "fine art" vibe...love the lines used for rendering. Congrats!
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