Elmer Adler

1892–1970 (age 78)

Book Designer

Biography

Elmer Adler was a pioneering book designer whose eye for typography and craftsmanship shaped American publishing through his work with Pynson Printers.

He inspired generations of designers with his dedication to the art of the book, and visitors to Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery pay their respects to his enduring influence.

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