Did you know there's a book about his design work? My husband just bought it, but I haven't looked at it yet.

Avoid the novel he wrote, though. Bleh.

I forgot to add that yes, I agree that some of his stuff can be really lacklustre. I figure those are instances of design-by-committee -- you know, the product of a series of compromises or a marketing exec looking over his shoulder and calling the shots -- rather than the design he would have picked himself. But maybe I'm being too charitable?

I have that book on my Amazon wishlist.

Also, my birthday will be here in two weeks (hint, hint).

Thanks for bringing him to my attention. He was born in my home town (Shillington, PA) along with John Updike. I noticed he designed an Updike cover.