23 ENVELOPE

'23 Envelope' was the graphic design studio headed by Vaughan Oliver and Nigel Grierson. 23 Envelope was responsible for the distinctive graphics and packaging of the artwork for the music label 4AD.
A quote from a 2000 article on Grierson by Rick Poynor explains some of the early history of Oliver and Grierson:
As 23 Envelope Vaughan Oliver lead design and Nigel Grierson lead photography. Together, they created the artwork for almost all 4AD releases until 1987. Nigel Grierson left 23 Envelope in 1988. At that time Vaughan Oliver continued to work for 4AD under the studio name v23, collaborating with Chris Bigg, Paul McMenamin, Simon Larbalestier and others.^[1]
Vaughan Oliver, 23 Envelope and v23 gave distinct visual identities for the 4AD releases by many bands including Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance, This Mortal Coil, Pale Saints, Pixies, and Throwing Muses.

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Publications featuring the work of 23 Envelope

Notes

Publications featuring the work of 23 Envelope

The work of 23 Envelope has been well-published in books and design magazines especially under Vaughan Oliver's name.

★ ''Emigre'', No. 9, edited by Rudy Vanderlans, 1988.

★ ''Eye'', No. 10, Vol. 3, edited by Rick Poynor, Wordsearch Ltd, 1993.

★ ''Eye'', No. 37, Vol. 10, edited by John L. Walters, Quantum Publishing, 2000.

★ ''This Rimy River: Vaughn Oliver and Graphic Works 1988-94'', by Vaughan Oliver and Vulva O'Reighan. (ISBN 978-0952421603)

★ ''Vaughan Oliver: Visceral Pleasure'', by Rick Poynor, 2000. (ISBN 978-1861540720)

Notes

1. 4AD-L FAQ: Artwork and Design