Cinemajoe Caroff, designer of James Bond iconic, dies at 103

Joe Caroffthe legendary graphic designer responsible for the creation of the unforgettable logo of spy James Bond – the number 007 stylized with a pistol – died last Sunday, August 17, in Manhattan, a day before turning 104. The information was confirmed by their children, Peter and Michael, to The New York Times.

Although it often did not receive due recognition, Caroff It left a definitive mark in the history of cinema. Beyond work for the franchise 007he signed memorable posters, such as those of Love, sublime love (1961), A Hard Day’s Night (1964), Last tango in Paris (1972), Cabaret (1972), Manhattan (1979) and The last temptation of Christ (1988).

His contribution was not limited to posters. Caroff also created striking opening sequences, including A bridge too far away (1977), THEDeath of Umpeyor (1985) and Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986). In The last temptation of Christfor example, his work culminated in a powerful visual effect that revealed a crown of thorns.

Caroff collaborated with large studios and directors, leaving its signature in more than a dozen movies of Woody Allenin addition to For a handful of dollars (1964), For a few more dollars (1965), Cabaret (1972), Gandhi (1982) and many others. He was also responsible for striking logos outside the cinema, such as Orion Pictures, Decca Records record covers and ABC broadcasting look, including the Olympic logo with the rings intertwined with the station’s lyrics.

In 2022, in the documentary By Design: The Joe Caroff Storythe artist summarized his creative philosophy in a word: “effervescence“.”I wanted my work to have life, not to be there, stopped, without pulsating”He said.

Source:THR

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