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8. THE SHAPE OF SOUND WITH SCOTT LINDBERG

Scott Lindberg

Scott Lindberg is a freelance graphic designer and design historian based in Edmonds, WA. From 2011 to 2018 he ran New Documents, a shop specializing in important 20th century graphic design objects. Scott’s personal design collection has been featured in magazines, books and exhibitions, both nationally and worldwide.

Scott Lindberg, 1969–2020. Photo: Kim Belanger

Scott Lindberg, 1969–2020. Photo: Kim Belanger

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Scott’s oldest niece, Greta (17), is raising money to name a cancer research grant after him:

“In 2019, My uncle Scott was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. He was such a generous and compassionate man, and he used his abundance of talents in ways that brought so much joy to my family and all of those who had the privilege to know him…
I encourage you to join me in supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) by making a donation to my fundraising campaign. By donating to LLS, you support the many facets of LLS’s mission work from investing in groundbreaking research, providing education and support to patients, and advocating at the state and federal level for legislation to help those living with cancer.”
–Greta Lindberg

Please consider contributing to Greta Lindberg’s campaign here.
For more information about LLS, please visit lls.org

Clarita and Scott talk The Shape of Sound, his 100 mid-century record cover exhibit featuring 20 designers. Plus, Ronald Clyne's origin story as a horror illustrator for Arkham House Publishing, and his time at Columbia and Folkways Records. 

–Joseph Albers' Persuasive Percussion
–Scott gives his tips for storing records!
–Being goth in the 40's!

Scott’s exhibit with CIVILIZATION at the NON BREAKING SPACE GALLERY

Since this episode was recorded, The Shape of Sound was also featured at the KEXP gathering space in Seattle.

Scott’s research legacy and collection are now cared for and exhibited by The Letterform Archive.

More info on his collection on Instagram @dcmnts
Twitter @SllabStudios