Abe Gurvin

1937-2012

Artist and Graphic Designer Abe Gurvin was one of the most prolific representatives of this movement and designed album covers for artists such as Janis Joplin, The Zodiac, Federal Duck, Bread and arguably his most famous work, the 'Nuggets' collection - which gave the word 'groovy' a whole new meaning.

Gurvin's present work from his 'Sci-Tech', 'Food' and 'Kidstuff' collection included brightly colored hand illustrations for an unpublished storybook project called 'I Am Being Me' by Hope Ann.

He was on the Board of Directors at SILA (Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles) and his work included a famous May 1968 cover of 'Car & Driver' magazine. In 1988 Gurvin moved to a beautiful mansion in Laguna Beach in California and later to Santa Maria where he passed away on July 9, 2012 at the age of 74. illustrations that have influenced a whole generation in the temple of groove.

Abe Gurvin's portfolio included advertising work for corporations such as Toyota, Coca-Cola, Disney, Suzuki, IBM, Marantz, Scholastic, Kenwood, Time-Life Books, Sony Music and many more. He received awards from One Show, Communication Arts, New York Art Directors, Best of Show, LA Society of Illustrators, New York Society of Illustrators, Los Angeles Art Directors Club, Society of Publication Designers and The Belding Award.