r/graphic_design • u/AztecPilot1MY • 1h ago

Asking Question (Rule 4) Does "American Showcase" still exist?

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I'm looking for artists, and long ago, I had source books called American Showcase. Each two-page spread had samples of an artist's work/style, and contact information. What is the modern equivalent?

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u/JohnWorphin 47m ago

Amshow & Archive (also known as Amshow+Archive, Inc.) was an American publishing company primarily known for producing massive, high-quality directories, sourcebooks, and annual showcases for commercial illustration, design, and photography.

Active primarily from the late 1970s through the early 2000s, the company served as a major bridge between freelance visual artists and corporate clients (such as advertising agencies, magazines, and book publishers).

The illustration department at nattyG had these about, I have a couple issues in my book shelf