Posters

This is actually a book cover but I came across it whilst searching for posters on the internet. I really like the juxtaposition of hand-drawn type and illustration.

I also found these retro posters promoting reading! Reading is fun, although the top poster implies it it some kind of compulsory activity!





A whole load of wonderful art deco designs.



Many posters for the film La Fille Sauvage.

And and fair few other niceties.

I suppose, although my taste is varied, what my selections have in common is strong typographical content arranged with vintage illustrations.

I have a vintage poster calendar in my bedroom, which is comprised of advertisements from the early 1900s. Because photography was a rare medium prior to the 20s, it was the rich illustrations that drew in the customer. I have to say my opinion on these posters changes quite regularly, what with my growing distaste for the force of advertising. I wonder if it is possible to admire them in a purely visual way, or whether the impulse to consume plays a part.



Looking at the poster above (from a different calendar), I think perhaps it is just my innate love of food that draws me to them. The colours are so warm and appetising.