In Mag Men, Walter Bernard and Milton Glaser recount their storied careers, offering insiders' perspective on some of the most iconic design work of the twentieth century.

Published by Columbia University Press
December 2019

“All this great design—and history, too! Walter Bernard and Milton Glaser’s intersecting careers define one of the most revolutionary moments in American publishing history, Mag Men celebrates the glorious symbiosis of two of the highest expressions of human ingenuity—design and journalism. A book for the ages.”

Paola Antonelli

Senior curator, Architecture and Design
The Museum of Modern Art

“The last half century was the heyday of magazines, and it wouldn’t have been half as much fun or looked half as good without the wit, talent, and sheer artistry of Glaser and Bernard. This glorious book is testament to all of that.”

Graydon Carter

Former editor of Vanity Fair and current editor of Air Mail

“This splendid book should be required reading for those interested in journalism, art, and graphic design. Bernard and
Glaser have many decades of experience in making magazines even better. Their goals were always high, and they knew that the best magazines must spread information and deeper understanding. More than great designers, they are also excellent writers. Mag Men helps us know more about the way to read journalism, whether on paper, on TV, or online. The result: better citizens, better humans. Bravo!”

Pete Hamill

Former columnist and editor of the New York Daily News and the New York Post, and author of Forever

“Bernard and Glaser revolutionized the look of magazines, and in the process they reinvigorated the art of visual storytelling. This beautiful book, filled with vivid examples of their genius, is an honest and fascinating look at the world of magazine making.”

Walter Isaacson

Former editor of Time and author of
Leonardo da Vinci
and Steve Jobs

“All this great design––and history, too! Walter Bernard and Milton Glaser’s intersecting careers define one of the most revolutionary moments in American publishing history, Mag Men celebrates the glorious symbiosis of two of the highest expressions of human ingenuity––design and journalism. A book for the ages.”

Paola Antonelli

Senior curator, Architecture and DesignThe Museum of Modern Art

“The last half century was the heyday of magazines, and it wouldn’t have been half as much fun or looked half as good without the wit, talent, and sheer artistry of Glaser and Bernard. This glorious book is testament to all of that.”

Graydon Carter

Former editor of Vanity Fair and current editor of Air Mail

“This splendid book should be required reading for those interested in journalism, art, and graphic design. Bernard and Glaser have many decades of experience in making magazines even better. Their goals were always high, and they knew that the best magazines must spread information and deeper understanding. More than great designers, they are also excellent writers. Mag Men helps us know more about the way to read journalism, whether on paper, on TV, or online. The result: better citizens, better humans. Bravo!”

Pete Hamill

Former columnist and editor of the New York Daily News and the New York Post, and author of Forever

“Bernard and Glaser revolutionized the look of magazines, and in the process they reinvigorated the art of visual storytelling. This beautiful book, filled with vivid examples of their genius, is an honest and fascinating look at the world of magazine making.”

Walter Isaacson

Former editor of Time and author of Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs
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In Mag Men, Walter Bernard and Milton Glaser recount their storied careers, offering insiders' perspective on some of the most iconic design work of the twentieth century.

Published by Columbia University Press
December 2019

“All this great design—and history, too! Walter Bernard and Milton Glaser’s intersecting careers define one of the most revolutionary moments in American publishing history, Mag Men celebrates the glorious symbiosis of two of the highest expressions of human ingenuity—design and journalism. A book for the ages.”

Paola Antonelli

Senior curator, Architecture and Design
The Museum of Modern Art

“The last half century was the heyday of magazines, and it wouldn’t have been half as much fun or looked half as good without the wit, talent, and sheer artistry of Glaser and Bernard. This glorious book is testament to all of that.”

Graydon Carter

Former editor of Vanity Fair and current editor of Air Mail

“This splendid book should be required reading for those interested in journalism, art, and graphic design. Bernard and Glaser have many decades of experience in making magazines even better. Their goals were always high, and they knew that the best magazines must spread information and deeper understanding. More than great designers, they are also excellent writers. Mag Men helps us know more about the way to read journalism, whether on paper, on TV, or online. The result: better citizens, better humans. Bravo!”

Pete Hamill

Former columnist and editor of the New York Daily News and the New York Post, and author of Forever

“Bernard and Glaser revolutionized the look of magazines, and in the process they reinvigorated the art of visual storytelling. This beautiful book, filled with vivid examples of their genius, is an honest and fascinating look at the world of magazine making.”

Walter Isaacson

Former editor of Time and author of
Leonardo da Vinci
and Steve Jobs
Click to Pre-order