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Don't you just love old Penguin and Pelican books? Do you remember these? Fabulous covers with bright, bold illustrations.
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Like many, I prefer books from the 60s/70s. This Pelican has to be one of my all time favourites from university.
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I also found a really interesting post on the development of the classic Penguin logo over at one of my new favourite design blogs delicious industries.
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UK graphic designer Littlepixel has produced some great work reimagining classic records as vintage Penguin books. Really first-class.
Julian's exhibition took the form of a "collection of ephemera, screen prints and moving image that hints at the supernatural phenomena and events taking place at the new spirit hall in Belbury, a fictional provincial English town". Definitely a strong Penguin influence there!
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Gosh, these are nice! And such great memories all these bring... what a great post, Deb. :~)
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