'The One Ann Only'

Book Design

Design for a photography book on the beloved Texas Governor.

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Photograph by Jana Birchum

Photograph by Jana Birchum

Pentagram Austin has designed and produced The One Ann Only: Wit and Wisdom from Governor Ann Richards, a small but substantive volume featuring photographs and quotes from the iconic, beloved Texas leader–the last Democratic Governor of the state of Texas.

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Photograph by Annie Leibovitz

Photograph by Annie Leibovitz

Photograph from Ellen Richards’s personal collection

Photograph from Ellen Richards’s personal collection

Photograph by Ave Bonar

Photograph by Ave Bonar

Photograph by Ave Bonar

Photograph by Ave Bonar

The impetus for this new book was a series of street banners designed by Pentagram Austin to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Ann Richards’ inauguration as the 45th Governor of Texas.

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Photograph by Bob Daemmrich

Photograph by Bob Daemmrich

Photograph by Kirk Tuck

Photograph by Kirk Tuck

Photograph by Ave Bonar

Photograph by Ave Bonar

Photograph by Wally McNamee

Photograph by Wally McNamee

Photograph by Bob Daemmrich

Photograph by Bob Daemmrich

Photograph by Bill Kennedy

Photograph by Bill Kennedy

The book also includes Ann’s personal ruminations on family, womanhood and her battle for sobriety.

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Photograph by Wyatt McSpadden

Photograph by Wyatt McSpadden

Photograph by Karen Dickey

Photograph by Karen Dickey

Photograph by Scott Newton

Photograph by Scott Newton

Photograph by Ave Bonar

Photograph by Ave Bonar

Photograph by Bob Daemmrich

Photograph by Bob Daemmrich

Photograph by David J. Phillip

Photograph by David J. Phillip

The book also features vintage family pictures from the personal collection of Ann’s daughter Ellen Richards.

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Photograph from Ellen Richards’s personal collection

Photograph from Ellen Richards’s personal collection

Photograph by Lisa Davis

Photograph by Lisa Davis

Kids Eat in Color

Brand Identity

Comprehensive new brand identity system for the food-focused parenting and educational healthcare resource.

'The One Ann Only'