Paul Sahre
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Paul Sahre (born 1964)[1] is an American graphic designer and illustrator. He has designed book covers and created numerous illustrations for The New York Times.[2][3]
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.[4][5] After graduating, he lived in Baltimore[6] and worked at a small design studio Barton-Gillet[7] before moving to New York City in 1995. He established New York City based design studio, Office of Paul Sahre, in 1997.[8] Between 1997–2014[5] his office was located above a Dunkin' Donuts store on the corner of 6th Avenue and 14th Street in Manhattan.[9]
Sahre's designs for book covers are well-known and includes series by the authors Rick Moody, Ernest Hemingway and Chuck Klosterman.[10][11] He is a frequent contributor of illustrations to The New York Times,[5] and designed the typeface Fur in 1994.[12][13][14] Sahre has also provided illustrations for The Atlantic[15], Newsweek,[16] and Bloomberg Businessweek.[2] Sahre has collaborated with alternative rock band They Might Be Giants on multiple occasions;[17][18] his work on their album Book earned him and the band a Grammy nomination for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package.[19][20]
Sahre teaches graphic design at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.[21][22]
Personal life
Sahre is married to Emily Oberman, designer and partner at Pentagram.[23] They have two sons.
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.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Brands of the World™ | Download vector logos and logotypes". Stepinsidedesign.com. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- ^ a b "Multi-talented Paul Sahre is a man on a mission to produce quality design". www.itsnicethat.com. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Paul Sahre chats to us about his new book Two Dimensional Man: A Graphic Memoir". www.itsnicethat.com. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "School of Visual Arts > Our Faculty > Sahre Paul". Sva.edu. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- ^ a b c Essmaker, Tina (29 April 2014). "Paul Sahre on The Great Discontent (TGD)". The Great Discontent (TGD). Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Paul Sahre | School of Visual Communication Design". Kent State University. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ Millman, Debbie (21 October 2018). "Paul Sahre". PRINT Magazine. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ designboom, andy butler I. (29 July 2014). "interview with graphic designer paul sahre". designboom | architecture & design magazine. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Paul Sahre". Frontier Magazine. 15 November 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Paul Sahre". The Book Cover Archive. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- ^ "Cover Archive". Archived from the original on 8 February 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- ^ "Selected Work: Fur Extra-Rounded". Paul Sahre. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- ^ "Download Fur font family". Linotype.com. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- ^ "Selected Work: Six Degrees of Monica". Paul Sahre. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- ^ "Paul Sahre - Authors". The Atlantic. 27 April 2011. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- ^ Jessica Bennett (19 July 2010). "The Beauty Advantage: How Looks Affect Your Work, Your Career, Your Life". Thedailybeast.com. Retrieved 13 October 2013.
- ^ Felgar, Brian (11 November 2021). "They Might be Giants turn 40 with a new album, an art book and a tour". Brooklyn Magazine. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ Williams, Eliza (19 September 2017). "Paul Sahre: The Rise and Fall of the Paper Monster Hearse". Creative Review. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "The 2023 GRAMMYs Nominated For Three Emmys: See The Categories Below". www.grammy.com. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
- ^ Millman, Debbie (17 November 2022). "Graphic Design Icon Paul Sahre Opens Up About His Recent Grammy Nomination". PRINT Magazine. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Paul Sahre | Faculty Listing | School of Visual Arts | SVA NYC". School of Visual Arts | SVA | New York City. Archived from the original on 18 March 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Paul Sahre Collection | SVA Archives". archives.sva.edu. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Emily Oberman and Paul Sahre on Designing With Wit, Coming Up in the '90s + Being Married to a Designer". Eye on Design. 3 February 2020. Archived from the original on 20 September 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2025.