WX-ray (1978) - Heiquicci Harata
Date
1979
Credits
- Heiquicci Harata Art Director
- Heiquicci Harata Editor-In-Chief
Format
- Magazine 941
WX-raY was an independently produced magazine initiated by Japanese graphic designer Heikichi Harata. The official first issue has not yet been published, yet this preparatory issue nevertheless had a notable impact on the graphic design scene, encouraging designers to develop their own editorial platforms and autonomous publishing practices.
It includes special features on figures such as David Bowie, Guy Bourdin, Helmut Newton, and Fiorucci. Contributors included designer Makoto Ohrui, artist Arata Uno, and writer Seigo Matsuoka.
Although extremely scarce today, surviving copies circulate only occasionally, travelling internationally among dedicated graphic design collectors.
