I don't know how much I have mentioned it on here, but I am completely obsessed with the illustration of the fifties and sixties. Ever since I can remember, I have been collecting old children's books, retro cookbooks, and tear-outs and storing them for inspiration. I don't know what exactly it is, but there is just something with the illustration during those eras that I absolutely adore and will always cherish greatly. How about you?
Illustrators (from top to bottom): Alice & Martin Provensen, Patric Hudson, Magic Jelly: Mary Blair, Virginia Parsons, Charley Harper, Richard Scarry, Sigrid and Hans Lammle, Art Seiden, Lefor Openo, and Karoly Reich.
charley harper!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome. I'm especially drawn to the one at the top.
ReplyDeleteDivine, divine, divine.
ReplyDeleteRichard Scarry's Best Storybook Ever (from which that picture is taken) was my favorite book as a child which i still have and cherish (all tattered and loosing its cover).
ReplyDeleteSuper post!! I'm obsessed with that decade too. As Illustrator is a continuous resource of inspiration. Mary Blair is just divine.
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a gorgeous post! This is your best post EVER. Seriously. Thanks for brightening up my morning! I'm going to be looking at these all day.
ReplyDeleteI am completely obsessed as well.
ReplyDeleteRichard Scarry for the win! :-D
ReplyDeleteI especially love that first one. I clicked through and just about fell over recognizing this book I'd forgotten! http://www.rmichelson.com/Artist_Pages/Provensen/Animalfair.htm
ReplyDeleteWonderful, thank you.
I know exactly what you mean! Some great examples here. Love the numbers!
ReplyDeletei agree completely. i never tire at looking at mid-century children's book illustration!
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