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eesur:

1930 stockholm exhibition

twentysixtypes posted this on 9 May 2012 08:34
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teachingliteracy:

chia-like

twentysixtypes posted this on 3 May 2012 10:09
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the world of franklin & jefferson (via point.line.plane.volume.)

The World of Franklin and Jefferson was an exhibit curated by The Office of Charles and Ray Eames for the American Revolution Bicentennial.

twentysixtypes posted this on 3 Apr 2012 10:36
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the-rx:

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (by Scott Lindberg)

twentysixtypes posted this on 20 Mar 2012 12:37
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lonesomelacowboy:

1970

One Million Tomorrows by Bob Shaw
Cover by Leo and Diane Dillon, 1970

(via spatialconcept)

hazanotations posted this on 14 Mar 2012 18:02
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marcedith:

…..book cover by Milton Glasser,1969……

twentysixtypes posted this on 11 Mar 2012 16:49
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let’s explore mathematics (via maraid)

By LG Marsh. Illustrated by Chris Hoggett. Published by A & C Black, London. 1968

twentysixtypes posted this on 10 Mar 2012 12:31
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1964, Mom With Muddy Hands, cover by O Su-san

[via this great post at 50 Watts]

hazanotations posted this on 9 Feb 2012 06:30
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7 Types Of Ambiguity book cover by Alvin Lustig (via Scott Lindberg)

twentysixtypes posted this on 8 Feb 2012 17:41
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the-rx:

Sound & Vision

(via travellinglight)

twentysixtypes posted this on 2 Feb 2012 12:01
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Plagues of Egypt series by Jergot+Gotroch

Just a selection from the Plagues of Egypt book cover series. Each plague is represented by simple graphic and bold colours. I like the retro feel to these images, another tip of the the hat to early east european graphics & illustration by Pavel Fuksa who is based in Prague, Czech Republic.

twentysixtypes posted this on 22 Jan 2012 14:37
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The Fifth Man by Manning Coles, 1964
Cover designer unknown

[via The Accidental Optimist, Pop Sensation]

hazanotations posted this on 22 Jan 2012 02:27
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typeworship:

Fanatical Mechanical: Photo-Lettering and the Paste-Up Era

House Industries celebrates the craft of Photo-Lettering’s past including lectures and an exhibition of historical Photo-Lettering components including original films, rare specimen books and ceramic artefacts.

twentysixtypes posted this on 19 Jan 2012 14:13
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