Karel Martens - Printed Matter/Drukwerk - Hyphen Press 2002

The artistic practice of Karel Mertens is intimately connected with this design work, from geometric and kinetic constructions, to works on paper and monoprints. Covering almost sixty years of practice this book offers new ways to look at and discuss the output of this designer and artist, and is offered in the same spirit of experiment and dialogue that characterises the work it presents.

After its first edition it was labeled an instant classic in the world of design publishing. Printed matter was rapidly sold out along with a second edition published in 2001.