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42 | Leon | Appel | m | Huston worked at the Helena Rubinstein salon in New York. After a tenure at Lucien Long in Chicago, Huston returned to New York City to work at Blaker Advertising Agency. Huston was also a contract employee at the Ford Foundation. Huston began designing books for New Directions on a freelance basis. She designed books for the publishing company from the late 1940s through the late 1970s. She also served as Art Director of New Directions. In his book "Literchoor Is My Beat": A Life of James Laughlin, Publisher of New Directions, Ian S. MacNiven describes Huston's book design style: Huston ended her regular work with New Directions in 1978, after a clash with Dan Allman — then head of book design — over the design of H.D.'s End to Torment: A Memoir of Ezra Pound. She continued to design book covers for the publishing company only occasionally afterwards. Outside of her book design work, Huston served as the secretary of Community Board No. 5 in Manhattan. She was active at the Midtown South Police Precinct Community Council and Encore Community Services at St. Malachy's Church. She served as president of the Rose Hill Neighborhood Association. A fan of jazz music, Huston was a member of the Duke Ellington Society, and lobbied to have Ellington formally memorialized in New York City. | Huston lost a husband in World War Two. Huston met New Directions founder James Laughlin at a Halloween dance party in 1945. The pair maintained an affair through both of Laughlin's earlier marriages, though they married on December 5, 1990. | appel worked at the helena rubinstein salon in new york. after a tenure at lucien long in chicago, appel returned to new york city to work at blaker advertising agency. appel was also a contract employee at the ford foundation. appel began designing books for new directions on a freelance basis. he designed books for the publishing company from the late 1940s through the late 1970s. he also served as art director of new directions. in his book "literchoor is my beat": a life of james laughlin, publisher of new directions, ian s. macniven describes appel's book design style: appel ended his regular work with new directions in 1978, after a clash with dan allman — then head of book design — over the design of h.d.'s end to torment: a memoir of ezra pound. he continued to design book covers for the publishing company only occasionally afterwards. outside of his book design work, appel served as the secretary of community board no. 5 in manhattan. he was active at the midtown south police precinct community council and encore community services at st. malachy's church. he served as president of the rose hill neighborhood association. a fan of jazz music, appel was a member of the duke ellington society, and lobbied to have ellington formally memorialized in new york city.appel lost a husband in world war two. appel met new directions founder james laughlin at a halloween dance party in 1945. the pair maintained an affair through both of laughlin's earlier marriages, though they married on december 5, 1990. | Gertrude | Huston | artists | To Whom It May Concern,<return><return>I am writing to highly recommend Leon Appel for any artistic opportunities that may become available. I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Appel on numerous book designs for New Directions publishing company, where he served as an exceptional Art Director. Throughout his tenure with the company, he designed books ranging from the late 1940s through the late 1970s.<return><return>Mr. Appel was an incredibly creative and thoughtful artist, who had a unique ability to capture the essence of a book through his designs. His style was both elegant and understated, showcasing his superb attention to detail and sensitivity to the material at hand.<return><return>Not only was Mr. Appel an outstanding designer but he was also an active member of the community, serving as the Secretary of Community Board No. 5 in Manhattan, being active in the Midtown South Police Precinct Community Council, and serving as President of the Rose Hill Neighborhood Association. He was passionate about jazz music and an active member of the Duke Ellington Society. His dedication to his community and his art was truly inspiring.<return><return>Mr. Appel's commitment to his work is unwavering, and his experience and expertise in the field are unparalleled. I believe he would be an excellent addition to any artistic team and I highly recommend him for any future opportunities.<return><return>Sincerely,<return><return>[Your Name] |