Shirley Tucker
Recent articles about Shirley Tucker
Shouting from the shelves
Issue 73, Autumn 2009
Faber and Faber, the independent British publisher founded in 1929 by Geoffrey Faber (there was…
Recent blog posts about Shirley Tucker
Beyond The Bell Jar
9 July 2021
Book design, Design history, Graphic design, Typography
Shirley Tucker’s book cover designs, made during her long career with Faber, show a sure command of image, lettering and typography.
By Ruth Sykes
Book cover designer Shirley Tucker (b. 1930) is known for her iconic jacket for Sylvia…