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20th February 2008

Graphis Annual ‘57/58

“As promised, here I will continue with my series on Graphis Annuals of years past (previously: ‘59/60 parts 1, 2, 3 and ‘71/72). This time I’ll be presenting some material from the 1957-58 edition. It’s not my favorite year but it’s an interesting year because you can see the past and future jostling for position. Though much of it feels distinctly 50’s some of the 60’s advertising style that would soon overtake everything was already making inroads. Below I have culled 22 images for your perusal, so happy perusing.”

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20th February 2008

Lunchtime Quiz: It’s Fontastic!

“Happy (belated) birthday Helvetica! The typeface turned 50 last year and feted with the release of an eponymous independent documentary film. While Helvetica has claimed its own place in history, still, it remains only one of myriad options on your Microsoft Word toolbar. Think you can tell one typeface from another?”

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