Jens Müller Books

This book is the first monograph dedicated to the designer Rolf Müller who is known above all for his design of the visual identity of the Munich Olympic Games in 1972. Shortly after graduating from the famous Ulm School of Design, his former professor Otl Aicher entrusted him with this work, which set new standards in international design. In parallel, he established his design firm Büro Rolf Müller in Munich. On the basis of selected projects, the book attempts to retrace the mentality and methods of his For nearly four decades, the firm developed corporate identities, books, magazines and signage systems at the highest level. The firm’s projects include the visual identity of the City of Leverkusen, forged over several decades, and the magazine HQ High Quality for the company Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, of which 39 issues were published. As a storyteller and system designer, Rolf Müller has left a mark on international design history with his work. His stance has had a decisive impact in shaping the way in which today’s communications designers view their profession.

Focusing on a remarkable World War II event, this true account recounts the daring escape from Stalag Luft III, which inspired the iconic film The Great Escape. Jens Müller, one of only three successful escapees, shares his firsthand experiences of the planning and execution of this audacious endeavor in March 1944. His narrative provides a gripping insight into the courage and resilience of POWs, highlighting the challenges they faced and the bonds formed during their quest for freedom.

The story of German graphic design from the late monarchy to the post-World War II Wirtschaftswunder is intricately detailed in this exploration by expert Jens Müller. He delves into the circumstances that spurred groundbreaking innovations during a time of political upheaval and rapid social change, highlighting the profession's development and its international impact. Müller reveals that principles of reduction and minimalism emerged long before the Bauhaus was founded in 1919. For instance, Peter Behrens created the first comprehensive corporate design for AEG in 1907, encompassing everything from logos to buildings. Other key figures include Lucian Bernhard, who revolutionized poster design, Wilhelm Deffke and Karl Schulpig, who invented the modern logo, and Herbert Bayer, who expanded design language at the Bauhaus. Jan Tschichold introduced a new typographic style, while John Heartfield utilized photomontage for visual communication. The book captures the enthusiasm of early 20th-century Germany, transitioning from emotional Expressionism to the pragmatic New Objectivity. It showcases how German modernist design gained international recognition and influenced movements in Western Europe and the U.S. Featuring iconic designs and a wealth of unpublished works, it tells the inspiring stories of fourteen designers who shaped modern graphic design and transformed our aesthetic perception.

Die Gestaltung der Plakate für die jährliche Segelregatta der Kieler Woche hat sich seit deren Beginn 1948 zu einem der renommiertesten europäischen Design-Wettbewerbe entwickelt. Seit 1959 werden nur noch jeweils fünf Gestalter oder Designbüros zu dem Wettbewerb eingeladen, so dass schon die Teilnahme an sich eine Auszeichnung bedeutet und für viele Gestalter zu einem entscheidenden Meilenstein ihrer Karriere wurde. Gewinner und Teilnehmer wie Ruedi Baur, Wim Crouwel, Willy Fleckhaus, Jan Lenica, Josef Müller-Brockmann und Odermatt+Tissi gehören zu den herausragenden Gestaltern Europas. Die seit 60 Jahren unveränderte Aufgabenstellung bietet einen einmaligen Überblick über die Entwicklung der europäischen Grafik.

After World War II, the victorious powers struggle to agree on Germany's future, leading to the Cold War and the division of Germany into two states. In Berlin, this division is marked by the construction of a wall in 1961, isolating West Berlin behind the Iron Curtain. Until the wall's fall in 1989, West Berlin becomes a unique political and cultural entity, boasting its own vibrant cultural scene, press, and graphic design. This book reveals the design history of West Berlin for the first time, showcasing significant contributions like the modernist posters of SFB promoting new music concerts, and Anton Stankowski's "Berlin Layout," the first modern corporate identity system for a city. It highlights Christian Chruxin's serial book covers for left-wing publishers, the innovative graphic design by Jürgen Spohn, Volker Noth, and Ott+Stein for cultural institutions, and the logos representing West Berlin over three decades. The book also covers information design by Erik Spiekermann for the public transportation system and corporate design solutions by Jack N. Mohr for local businesses. Featuring over 500 illustrations, numerous interviews, and some unpublished works, this exploration takes readers on a journey through a city that has vanished from the map.

Honest account by one of only three successful escapees from Stalag Luft III.

Focusing on low-dimensional metals, this monograph presents a comprehensive examination of quasi-one- and two-dimensional molecular metals. It covers key topics such as normal-state properties, magnetic field effects, superconductivity, and interactions among p and d electrons. Aimed at both advanced researchers and graduate students in solid-state physics and chemistry, it highlights significant findings that may shape future textbooks in the field. This work serves as a valuable resource for understanding the evolving landscape of low-dimensional electronic and magnetic properties.

The techniques shown in this book are fast and easy to learn so that every woman can acquire effective defense techniques without problem. Not every woman wants to become a martial arts expert through many years of intensive training. The aim of this book is to learn effective and efficient techniques in a short time which will help you in an emergency.

Deutsche Lufthansa is one of the most important airlines in the world, with a long and diverse history that goes back to 1926. The visual identity of Lufthansa is just as long and diverse. The beginning of the 1960s saw one of the most important steps in the development of corporate communication. The company employed the designer Otl Aicher and his Gruppe E5 student group to develop a visual identity for Lufthansa. It was substantially realized in 1963 and up until the present day counts as one of the most groundbreaking corporate design solutions of the 20th century. With a focus on the famous brand identity, the design and advertising history of Deutsche Lufthansa from the 1920s to today is comprehensively documented here for the first time. This volume contains numerous illustrations from the corporate archive and background articles and interviews. ILLUSTRATIONS: 300 illustrations

Seit jeher hat das Grafikdesign durch lebendige und prägnante Verknüpfungen von Bild und Idee den Zeitgeist zum Ausdruck gebracht. Es ist allgegenwärtig: von der minimalistischen Verpackung bis zur farbenfrohen Reklame, von der intelligenten Umweltgrafik bis zur schlanken Schnittstelle. Grafikdesign vermittelt nicht nur Informationen sondern ist auch ein Spiegel gesellschaftlicher Werte und kultureller Tendenzen. Mit großer Sachkenntnis hat Autor Jens Müller die herausragenden Entwürfe jedes Jahres ausgewählt, einen Zeitstrahl mit Meilensteinen des Designs. Diese Sammlung repräsentiert die längst überfällige Betrachtung eines kreativen Bereichs, der sich ständig entwickelt, verändert und zu neuen Höchstleistungen antreibt. Seine Schlüsselwerke fungieren als Koordinaten zeitgenössischer Geschichte; sie lassen uns ermessen, wie stark der Einfluss des Grafikdesigns auf unseren Alltag ist.