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ULTRA RARE Official 1972 Olympics Book - MÜNCHEN 72 SAPPORO 72 - Otl Aicher Design MASTERPIECE - German Art Book

An exceptional and highly sought-after piece of design and Olympic history: the official "MÜNCHEN 72 SAPPORO 72" hardcover book.

This is NOT a common sports almanac or results book. This is the official, large-format art & design book, published in limited quantities to commemorate the 1972 Munich (Summer) and Sapporo (Winter) Olympic Games.

Why is this book so special and important?

This book is a pure physical artifact of the legendary 1972 Munich Olympics visual identity, created by Otl Aicher. Aicher's work for Münich 72 is widely regarded as a masterpiece of 20th-century graphic design and the single most influential branding project in Olympic history.

Iconic Design Embodied: This book perfectly embodies Aicher's groundbreaking design system. From its minimalist, bright yellow linen (cloth) cover to the strict use of the official Univers typeface and the stunning grid-based layouts, this book is a case study in German modernist design.

Stunning Art Photography: The pages are filled with high-impact, full-bleed artistic photographs. It's not a book of sports statistics; it's a visual essay capturing the spirit (die heiteren Spiele - "the cheerful games"), the atmosphere, the groundbreaking architecture, the cultural moments (like the stylized Bavarian Tracht), and the human side of the games.

Premium Publication: This was a luxury, high-production-value item, likely created by the Organising Committee ("Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe"). The deep blacks, rich colors, and heavy paper stock show its quality.

Condition:

This book is in superb vintage condition. The yellow linen cover is exceptionally clean and bright. The binding is tight and secure. The internal pages are pristine, free from marks or fading, with rich, saturated colors. It has been incredibly well-preserved.

For the Serious Collector:
This is a must-have for:
Collectors of graphic design, typography, and Otl Aicher's work.
Serious Olympic memorabilia collectors.

Fans of 1970s art photography and "coffee table" books.

Historians of modern German culture.

It is extremely rare to find a copy of this publication, especially in such fine condition.

Dimensions:25x33 cm

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