Tag Archives: graphic design

sales ID trick: totally made man

by Art Chantry: this is another one of those record covers that i consider absolutely perfect, even exquisite. granted, it’s not a recent cover or even a very famous cover. but, it’s absolutely impeccable in concept, execution and intent. i … Continue reading

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heavin’ hoover

by Art Chantry: this is a classic of paranoid right wing madness. in this book, dear sweet j. edgar hoover (the original g-man and cross-dressing sweetie) sets forth the evidence of a mad commie conspiracy to control our minds (and … Continue reading

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design as a dialog of art?

by Art Chantry: this is one of the two-bit books you find all the time in used books stores. they tend to be racked in the “art book” section, or maybe the “hobbies and crafts” or “how to paint” shelves. … Continue reading

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communication arts

by Art Chantry: the first issue of the legendary CA (communication arts magazine). i found this copy in a junk store (near mint condition) for a buck. believe it or not, it was put together up here in seattle by … Continue reading

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outside the box

by Art Chantry: when you look at endless piles of old used records like i do, every so often you find a real oddball treasure like this. it’s an Lp by a band called “the lowdown”. they seemed to be … Continue reading

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a world still safe for kulture

by Art Chantry: here’s another sweet item i found while we driving through the rural and backwater regions of our lovely state. we stopped for gas at some podunk off-brand station and i found a stack of these “business cards” … Continue reading

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indivisual artist: hallmarks of dialog

by Art Chantry: two blockheads. this is the sort of thing that sends contemporary amateurs into shivering fits of anger and jealousy. one of these people OBVIOUSLY ripped-off the other, right? i mean how can two images be any more … Continue reading

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trading marks

by Art Chantry: this is for all you borks out there who think this stuff is so easy.hand or computer – principles still the same. it’s extremely difficult to do WELL. don’t fool yourself. …in them olden daze of yore … Continue reading

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affordable pauper

by Art Chantry: these are books by “the peter pauper press”. they are small (4 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ x 3/8″). they are beautifully designed and letterpress printed, often sporting illustrations by some of the best illustrators of the era. … Continue reading

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hide loose cash

by Art Chantry: here’s a classic “must have” item for every cheezy record collector. it’s not all that hard to find (although in condition this good is exceptionally rare). the title alone qualifies it as a classic in the field … Continue reading

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