Lerner, Abe, 1908-2002

Book designer and photographer; New York, N.Y. He designed the layout and format of MOSES SOYER. Soyer is a contemporary artist who emigrated to America from Russia in 1913. His works reveal an interest in realism and sensitive expression of the human figure.

From the description of Abe Lerner papers concerning the book MOSES SOYER, 1961-1970. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122291292

Abe Lerner was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. From 1928 to his death he was associated with the graphic arts as a book designer, art director, writer, and speaker. Among the firms Lerner was associated with were the World Publishing Company and Macmillan, where he served as director of design and production. Lerner worked with Bruce Rogers on the Bible Rogers designed for World (1949). He also did notable work as a freelance designer. Lerner was a member of the Grolier Club, an organization for bibliophiles in New York City; he served as Chair of its Committee on Modern Fine Printing from 1982 to 1984 and designed a number of its centennial publications. He designed many publications for the Typophiles and served as president for several years. During the earliest years of his career Lerner was co-proprietor of a small press, the Hellgate Press, and was known as a collector of modern fine printing. He died in New York City on 14 November 2002.

From the description of Abe Lerner papers, 1929-2002 (bulk 1957-2002) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79458504