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Since 1980 Bentkowski has designed four TIME special issues. These were in- depth reports on the Soviet Union (1980); Japan (1983); the latest wave of immigrants to the U.S. (1985); and American Best (1986), a journalistic celebration of everything that America and Americans do well. His eye-catching page design has also sharpened the look of TIME's annual Man of the Year and Images issues. Not surprisingly, many of Bentkowski's visual ideas have made their way from the special issues into our regular weekly pages. "Within the confines of TIME's weekly responsibilities," he says, "we've tried...
...July, Bentkowski begins a new challenge as art director for LIFE magazine. "I thought I already had one of the best jobs at Time Inc.," he admits. "But how do you pass up designing LIFE?" Our sister publication is gaining a soothing influence, as well as a first-rate designer. Notes Reporter-Researcher Naushad Mehta, who was in charge of all research for the Constitution project: "Tom has always amazed us with his coolness and calm, even in the rush of our most frenetic schedules." We are going to miss...