I started searching local book stores and online for some of the old penguin and pelican books. Ever since penguin published its first paperback in 1935, its covers have had a massive influence on british culture and design. The idea of a collection of postcards featuring classic penguin book covers is, on the surface of it, a fine idea. Awesome vintage book covers art 62 for book birdcage wallpaper by vintage book covers art find personal unusual reserve source, presenting outofprint ebooks and antique guides. Bookworm bunting garland with 10 postcard sized covers of classic penguin books. From the 1930s and 1940s and the world famous triband design, to the covers of the 1960s and 1970s inspired by surrealism, expressionism, psychedelia and pop art, this collection charts science fictions emergence as a literary force while embracing the. Aug 26, 20 using penguin covers, he crafted messages hed like to send to people of the past 1935, when penguin was established. Items similar to pair of penguin book cover triptychs, framed in a high quality. Every few years, we make a new roundup of postcard sets that have shown up online. The beauty of penguin books the secret of penguins enduring paperback covers is all in the rigorous geometry, a wise choice of illustrators and that wonky handdrawn bird.
As a final bookish note we found an old typewriter. Postcards from penguin available in your local bookstore if youre lucky or on amazon. Nov 19, 2009 a collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a different and iconic penguin book jacket. Vintage book covers are a cinch to create with the graphics fairy images. Create book covers with a retro feel with canvas readymade templates you can customize in minutes.
I teach astronomy, therefore im also a big fan of the roygbiv pattern. See more ideas about penguin books, book cover design and book design. Quick and easy penguin classics poster diy modern mrs. More than 75 years on, theyre as popular as ever, with some book jackets even making it onto tshirts, deck chairs, mugs and posters. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Clearly im not the only one who realized how fantastic these would. Bearing the hallmark of penguins celebrated design aesthetic, there is a cover to suit everyone in this iconic collection. See more ideas about postcard display, penguin books covers, framed postcards. Weve rounded up some unique and breathtaking book covers that are sure to catch your eye and. A historic guide to the world of penguin classics from its uk origin, covering a span from the ancient world to world war i, in a luxurious orange clothbound package with colored endpapers, fullcolor pages, and illustrations. Penguin books was founded in 1935 by allen lane with the purpose of inexpensively producing high quality, but affordable, paperbacks. I stocked up on supplies in paperchase and created a tableplan that looked like the.
Although the name itself is selfexplanatory, a book cover is the first covering of a book. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A pack of 12 retrostyled book cover postcards of doctor who stories. High quality penguin books inspired canvas prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. They come packed nicely in bubble wrap inside a sturdy box. Book cover design, book design, best book covers, publication design, classic books, color card, color of the year, pantone color, book publishing penguin art group on instagram. These doctor who postcards by coleman design, imagine book covers for one story per doctor plus peter cushing. Penguin book cover postcards archives rock my wedding. Dick, kurt vonnegut, ray bradbury, as well as from delightfully pulpy cult classics. His disappointment at the poor range of paperbacks on offer led him to found penguin books. Postcards from penguin by penguin penguin books australia. In 1935 allen lane stood on a platform at exeter railway station, looking for a good book for the journey. Each one features a different iconic penguin cover design from their huge archive spanning many decades. May 05, 2008 download penguin powerpoint templates for presentations.
Postcard mini penguin christmas edition diy template. New ideas travel art display vintage postcards postcard display, postcard wall. This is the coolest none book book that ive bought in a long time. Thanks to penguin, who posted cover templates for all to use, you. Some covers occasionally included small illustrations relevant to their story. Using penguin covers, he crafted messages hed like to send to people of the past 1935, when penguin was established. How 8 classic book covers have been redesigned for modern. Perfect for stationery enthusiasts, this gift also functions as a potted history of book cover design. One hundred book covers in one box by penguin at indigo. Thanks to penguin, who posted cover templates for all to use, you can make your own. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
The majority of our favorites, however, feature the more psychedelic artwork from the late 1970s. Find signed books, first books, antiquarian materials and a lot more. A selection of penguin book cover postcards framed and displayed. One of penguin s strategies was to implement standardised designs for book covers. Find amazing book cover postcards for every occasion with zazzle. Dear book lovers, we remain open and are working hard to deliver safely and on time. This is a collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a different and iconic penguin book jacket. Theres a postcard for one story of each of the then eleven tv doctors and one for 1960s movie medic, peter cushing. For hardbound books, printable book covers are removable.
Exploring the weird, wonderful world of science fiction cover art, this set of one hundred postcards includes covers of the of the heavyweights of the genreh. Book covers presented at cover browser are republished within a fair use context. Independent art hand stretched around super sturdy wood frames. From classics to crime, here are over seventy years of quintessentially british design in one box. See more ideas about penguin books, vintage penguin and penguins. Classic book posters that you can customise by selecting your own frame and print size. Penguin used a simple colour scheme, two solid bands of colour. Penguin series design the art of penguin book covers. One of penguins strategies was to implement standardised designs for book covers. Had a lot of covers printed for the first book along with the postcards. Jul 9, 2017 a selection of penguin book cover postcards framed and displayed in my living room. From classics to crime, here are over seventy years of.
These are one hundred book covers of penguin classics and you can also find some of your classic penguin favourite book jackets inside. Penguin used a simple colour scheme, two solid bands of colour sandwiching a band. Penguin book cover postcards archives rock my wedding uk. Check out our penguin book cover selection for the very best in unique or. The fundamental rule of all readers is to never judge a book by its cover, but whether we spot a gorgeous book in someones hands or displayed in a bookstore, the cover piques our curiosity. Other british publishers soon realised that design was an important feature for book covers. Oct 30, 2012 penguin book covers through the years in pictures. Often striking in their simplicity, vector graphics and illustration can stand out in a sea of photobased covers on the. A brief history of penguin book covers by lizzy gosney issuu. At this time, penguin book titles were using a mixture of type size, weight and kerning.
A collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a different and iconic penguin book jacket. The fresh and modern appearance of the penguin book covers was a major contributor to the commercial success. Home labs random about this is the sister site of vintage ad browser. Jun 04, 2015 a 100 postcard collection of the iconic, bizarre and mindblowing best of science fiction cover designs from 80 years of penguin s history. The secret of penguins enduring paperback covers is all in the rigorous geometry, a wise choice of illustrators and that wonky hand. The kinds of covers that you use, significantly affect your targeted clientele. Doctor who penguinstyle book covers pack of postcards etsy. Our postcard sets feature the iconic cover designs of our most popular and beloved penguin, puffin and ladybird titles. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in.
A great way to personalize an office wall, gift card or work project. Sep 15, 2010 a collection of 100 postcards, each featuring a different and iconic penguin book jacket. Weve rounded up some unique and breathtaking book covers that are sure to catch your eye and your heart. One hundred postcards in a gorgeous book shaped box. Postcards our postcard boxed sets contain iconic cover designs of our most popular and beloved penguin, puffin and ladybird titles. Vintage penguin, penguin books, cupcakes, templates printable free, book.
This post may contain affiliate links which wont change your price but will share some commission, you can find our privacy policy. Peruse our wide range of designs or create your own with our customisation tools. The covers chosen range from the early 1960s when penguin began deviating from their traditional colorcoded designs all the way through to the 2000s. There are some real gems included, but frankly far too few. This instant new york times bestseller and reeses book club x hello sunshine book pick is a. Penguin book covers through the years in pictures books.
In fact, this nifty little box contains the images of 100 book covers published by penguin in the past 75 years. The fundamental rule of all readers is to never judge a book by its cover, but ilhether we spot a gorgeous book in someones hands or displayed in a bookstore, the cover piques our curiosity. Original penguin tribands of some of our most popular and iconic paperbacks. In 1935 allen lane stood on a platform at exeter railway station, looking for a good book for the journey to london. Miss 100 postcards keep fresh stay rad postcard box cookery postcards from penguin. One of the many reasons penguin has been so successful over the years involves its history of creating fantastic book covers. Weve compiled a selection of the penguin science fiction series to show you. A history of recent literature in 100 paperback covers to celebrate their 75th anniversary, penguin has issued the covetable postcards from penguin.
Penguin has produced a number of rather striking book covers over the years. I occasionally send postcards via the postcrossing website and had to have this penguin postcard set. High quality book cover inspired greeting cards by independent artists and designers from. Book covers may sometimes contain textures either debossed or embossed for added effect. Unfortunately, most of the covers included here are rather dull in design.
I have a few book covers which the publisher provided 5, but i had 500 post cards. Vector artwork is everywhere these days, and book jackets are no exception. From classics to crime, this is over 70 years of quintessentially british design in one box. Home made frame made with penguin book cover postcards for. See more ideas about postcard display, framed postcards and postcard wall. Still have a big stack of covers and the postcards are long gone. You see, its not really a book, though it does have a cover that opens and an isbn 9780141044668 on the back. In 2010, the bbc interviewed a wiltshire man named steve hare whod been collecting penguin paperbacks so assiduously that hed amassed over 15,000 titles. Add photos and text with our easily customizable templates. The kinds of covers that you use, significantly affect your targeted. The language and sentiment of flowers warnes bouquet series. Penguin publishing postcards of popular book covers through time. Penguin also boast a stellar track record in publishing meaningful titles, but lets.
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