Toby Mott

About the Author

Toby Mott is a renowned British designer, collector, and archivist whose passion for punk rock's visual legacy has shaped his illustrious career. Emerging from the vibrant London scene of the late 1970s, Mott co-founded the iconic graphic design collective 23 Envelope, creating striking album sleeves and ephemera for bands like The Clash and The Damned. His deep immersion in punk culture led to the curation of extensive archives, culminating in the acclaimed publication 'Oh So Pretty: Punk in Print 1976-1980,' a definitive visual chronicle of the era's DIY aesthetics, fanzines, and posters. Through exhibitions and writings, Mott continues to preserve and illuminate the rebellious spirit of punk, bridging historical artifacts with contemporary design discourse. With a keen eye for typography and subcultural ephemera, he remains a pivotal figure in graphic design history.