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⚫ '''Ian Mackenzie-Kerr''' (18 November 1929 &ndash; 27 May 2005) was a British book designer. He worked for ] for almost fifty years, where he was instrumental in transforming the appearance of their books.<ref name="independent">Alan Powers, , Obituary, '']'', 6 June 2005.</ref><ref name="guardian">Brian Morley, , '']'', 27 July 2005.</ref>
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⚫ '''Ian Mackenzie-Kerr''' (born 18 November 1929 in ]; died 27 May 2005 in London) was a ] book designer. He worked for ] for almost fifty years.<ref>Alan Powers, , Obituary, '']'', 6 June 2005.</ref>


==Life and work==
⚫ Mackenzie-Kerr was educated at ] in ], where he developed his interest in art and drama under the leadership of the headmaster, ]. He undertook ] in ] as an intelligence officer monitoring ] broadcasts. In 1950, he started four years at ], ]. He then moved to the ], where he was taught about ].


⚫ Ian Mackenzie-Kerr was born and died in ], and was the son of a hotel manager. He was educated at ] in ], where he developed his interest in art and drama under the leadership of the headmaster, ]. He undertook ] in ] as an intelligence officer monitoring ] broadcasts. In 1950, he started four years at ], ], and was inspired enough to attend the ] on the ] twice in 1951.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100805231722/http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/archive/exhibits/festival/memory_show.asp?disp=true&search=&sfields=all&shownum=10&page=8 |date=5 August 2010 }}, ], UK, 2002.</ref> He then moved to the ] (1954–57), where he was taught about ] by ] and ].
⚫ He was offered ]'s role in ] on the tour of ].


⚫ Early on in his publishing career, with his theatrical background, he was offered ]'s role in ] on the tour of ].
⚫ In 1962, ] persuaged Mackenzie-Kerr to become designer and joint editor of the ] with Ian Sutton, a colleague at Thames & Hudson.

⚫ He produced the drawings for ''Strong Points'' by ].<ref>], '''', London: ], 1985. ISBN 0500013772.</ref>
When Mackenzie-Kerr joined Thames & Hudson in 1957, the art department was almost non-existent.<ref name="guardian" /> Previously, illustrations in T&H books had been badly implemented, with poor colour reproduction. Mackenzie-Kerr transformed the situation for the company.

⚫ In 1962, ] persuaded Mackenzie-Kerr to become designer and joint editor of the ] with Ian Sutton, a colleague at Thames & Hudson.
⚫ He produced the drawings for ''Strong Points'' by ].<ref>], '''', London: ], 1985. {{ISBN|0-500-01377-2}}.</ref><ref>Angie Lewin, , '''', 12 July 2007.</ref>
Mackenzie-Kerr has featured in books about book design, being very adaptable as the technology of book design changed during his career.<ref>Rosemary Sassoon, '''', Volume 2. Intellect Books, 2002. {{ISBN|978-1-84150-049-2}}. , page 69.</ref>


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British book designer

Ian Mackenzie-Kerr (18 November 1929 – 27 May 2005) was a British book designer. He worked for Thames & Hudson for almost fifty years, where he was instrumental in transforming the appearance of their books.

Life and work

Ian Mackenzie-Kerr was born and died in London, and was the son of a hotel manager. He was educated at Bryanston School in Dorset, where he developed his interest in art and drama under the leadership of the headmaster, Thorold Coade. He undertook National Service in Cyprus as an intelligence officer monitoring Arabic language broadcasts. In 1950, he started four years at Goldsmiths College, University of London, and was inspired enough to attend the Festival of Britain on the South Bank twice in 1951. He then moved to the Royal College of Art (1954–57), where he was taught about illustration by Edward Ardizzone and Edward Bawden.

Early on in his publishing career, with his theatrical background, he was offered Peter Cook's role in Beyond the Fringe on the tour of Australia.

When Mackenzie-Kerr joined Thames & Hudson in 1957, the art department was almost non-existent. Previously, illustrations in T&H books had been badly implemented, with poor colour reproduction. Mackenzie-Kerr transformed the situation for the company.

In 1962, Nikolaus Pevsner persuaded Mackenzie-Kerr to become designer and joint editor of the Victorian Society Annual with Ian Sutton, a colleague at Thames & Hudson. He produced the drawings for Strong Points by Roy Strong. Mackenzie-Kerr has featured in books about book design, being very adaptable as the technology of book design changed during his career.

References

  1. Alan Powers, Ian Mackenzie-Kerr: Thames & Hudson book designer, Obituary, The Independent, 6 June 2005.
  2. ^ Brian Morley, Obituary – Ian Mackenzie-Kerr: Designer who transformed the appearance of Thames & Hudson books, The Guardian, 27 July 2005.
  3. The Festival of Britain Archived 5 August 2010 at the Wayback Machine, Museum of London, UK, 2002.
  4. Roy Strong, Strong Points, London: Thames and Hudson, 1985. ISBN 0-500-01377-2.
  5. Angie Lewin, Ian Mackenzie-Kerr, All Things Considered, 12 July 2007.
  6. Rosemary Sassoon, Computers and Typography 2, Volume 2. Intellect Books, 2002. ISBN 978-1-84150-049-2. Ian Mackenzie-Kerr – Book design: before and after, page 69.
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