Chatting with Saul Bass


Intro

Here are some highlights from a candid documentary (shot in 1986) on Saul Bass. The doc is available as a 2-DVD set here.


On making money vs. quality work


Advice to design teachers


Advice to students


Thoughts on his legacy

2 Responses to “Chatting with Saul Bass”

  1. Steve, I love this. I met him in 1984, when he came to speak at Envision. My daughter Kate was 2 months old and he held her and declared her head shaped just perfectly for a tiara. Steve and I are speaking at Chico State tomorrow, and this is the perfect inspiration.

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