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Reads tagged with “vintage”

A Typographic Tour of New York City at Night
A Typographic Tour of New York City at Night

“No other city in the world stages dusk to dawn like New York City.”

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The Strange Story of William Faulkner’s Only Children’s Book
The Strange Story of William Faulkner’s Only Children’s Book

A rare vintage treasure, with stunning black-and-white illustrations and a side of controversy.

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Vintage Holiday Cover Designs for Radio Times Magazine
Vintage Holiday Cover Designs for Radio Times Magazine

Vibrant visual mementos of cultural obsolescence.

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The Little Golden Book of Words: A Rare Illustrated Gem from 1948
The Little Golden Book of Words: A Rare Illustrated Gem from 1948

Places to go, things to do, people to meet, and other illustrated essentials of daily living.

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The Fine Art of Italian Hand Gestures: A Vintage Visual Dictionary by Bruno Munari
The Fine Art of Italian Hand Gestures: A Vintage Visual Dictionary by Bruno Munari

A pocket guide to Neapolitan nonverbal communication.

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British vs. American Politics in Minimalist Vintage Infographics
British vs. American Politics in Minimalist Vintage Infographics

A visual time-capsule of political parallels and contrasts.

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How People Live In The Suburbs: A Vintage Illustrated Gem
How People Live In The Suburbs: A Vintage Illustrated Gem

“Swinging is a good time to close your eyes and make-believe.”

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How to Write Letters: A 19th-Century Guide to the Lost Art of Epistolary Etiquette
How to Write Letters: A 19th-Century Guide to the Lost Art of Epistolary Etiquette

“A letter should be regarded not merely as a medium for the communication of intelligence, but also as a work of art.”

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How to Avoid Work: A 1949 Guide to Doing What You Love
How to Avoid Work: A 1949 Guide to Doing What You Love

“Life really begins when you have discovered that you can do anything you want.”

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Song Reader: Beck Revives the Romance of Sheet Music with 26 Illustrated Songs
Song Reader: Beck Revives the Romance of Sheet Music with 26 Illustrated Songs

“Each era finds something new to return to; things that seemed out of date have a way of coming back in new forms, and revealing aspects of themselves we might not have noticed before.”

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