Monthly Archives: August 2014

ENCHANTED FORESTS IN VINTAGE POSTERS

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Jim Clark

A visit, last weekend, to one of the many forested areas not far from Toronto, has directed our attention to the unique qualities of vintage graphic art taking its bearings from the sensuous magic of such subtly robust places.

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COMING OF AGE—ON THE SILVER SCREEN AND IN ORIGINAL VINTAGE POSTERS

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Jim Clark

Buy U.S. War Stamps Bonds 1942; Al Parker; 20” x 14 ¼”; A-,L The film, BOYHOOD, is a coming-of-age creation, with a difference. It particularly reminds us that in the golden era of graphic design (and right up to the present) this irresistible … Continue reading →

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VINTAGE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS BY PERE CASTOR

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Jim Clark

Bravo, Tortue(Bravo Tortoise), 1950; 7″ x 8 1/4″ Last week we met, Christina, working at our beloved Cafe Neuf—here in Toronto for a 1 year hiatus from work at the Paris publisher, Flammarion. On hearing this from her, it was … Continue reading →

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THE ELEMENT OF DARKNESS IN VINTAGE GRAPHIC DESIGN

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Jim Clark

Chicago Go Greyhound c. 1960 ; Rod Ruth; 40” x 30”; A-, P Nocturnal imagery has a long-standing record of providing special impacts. In the vintage poster shown above, it lends an aura of mystery to the skyline of Chicago, the better to illuminate … Continue reading →

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