Paul Sahre Explained

Paul Sahre (born 1964)^[1] is an American graphic designer. He has designed book covers and created numerous illustration for The New York Times.

Biography

Sahre (pronounced say-er) was born in Johnson City in upstate New York,^[1] and received his BFA and MFA degrees from Kent State University.^[2] He established New York City based office, Office of Paul Sahre, in 1997 and the office sits above a Dunkin' Donuts on the corner of 6th Avenue and 14th Street in Manhattan.

Sahre's designs for book covers are well-known and includes series by the authors Rick Moody, Ernest Hemingway and Chuck Klosterman.^{[3] [4]} He is a frequent contributor of illustrations to The New York Times, and designed the typeface Fur in 1994.^{[5] [6] [7]} Sahre has also provided illustrations for The Atlantic^[8] and Newsweek.^[9] Sahre has collaborated with alternative rock band They Might Be Giants on multiple occasions;^[10] his work on their album Book earned him and the band a Grammy nomination for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package.^[11]

Sahre teaches graphic design at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

Personal life

Sahre is married to Emily Oberman, designer and partner at Pentagram. They have two sons.^[12]

Bibliography

• Fresh Dialogue 1, New Voices in Graphic Design, Christoph Niemann, Nicholas Blechman, Paul Sahre, Paula Scher), Princeton Architectural Press, 2000.
• Hello World: A Life in Ham Radio, Danny Gregory, Paul Sahre, Princeton Architectural Press, 2003.
• Leisurama Now: The Beach House for Everyone 1964–, Paul Sahre, Princeton Architectural Press, 2008.
• Two-Dimensional Man A Graphic Memoir Abrams Press, 2017

External links

• Sahre's website
• The Education of Paul Sahre: Part II, July/August 2005
• Illustrated profile of Sahre online at From Your Desks
• Under Cover and Eating the Dinosaur, online at The New Yorker

Notes and References

1. Web site: Brands of the World™ | Download vector logos and logotypes . Stepinsidedesign.com . 2013-10-13.
2. Web site: School of Visual Arts > Our Faculty > Sahre Paul . Sva.edu . 2013-10-13.
3. Web site: Paul Sahre . The Book Cover Archive . 2013-10-13.
4. Web site: Cover Archive . March 12, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120208022029/http://www.abudnitz.com/covers/Paul_Sahre.html . February 8, 2012 .
5. Web site: Selected Work: Fur Extra-Rounded . Paul Sahre . 2013-10-13 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131014173222/http://www.paulsahre.com/regrets/fur_extra_rounded/ . 2013-10-14 .
6. Web site: Download Fur font family . Linotype.com . 2013-10-13.
7. Web site: Selected Work: Six Degrees of Monica . Paul Sahre . 2013-10-13 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131014172950/http://www.paulsahre.com/newyorktimes/ . 2013-10-14 .
8. Web site: Paul Sahre - Authors . The Atlantic . 2013-10-13.
9. Web site: Jessica Bennett . The Beauty Advantage: How Looks Affect Your Work, Your Career, Your Life . Thedailybeast.com . 2010-07-19 . 2013-10-13.
10. Web site: Felgar . Brian . 2021-11-11 . They Might be Giants turn 40 with a new album, an art book and a tour . 2023-07-30 . Brooklyn Magazine.
11. Web site: The 2023 GRAMMYs Nominated For Three Emmys: See The Categories Below . 2023-07-30 . www.grammy.com.
12. Web site: Paul Sahre on The Great Discontent (TGD). Discontent. The Great. 29 April 2014 . 2016-08-25.