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30s - 50s mono or duotone illustration reference

Posted 16.02.2011 @ 9.24PM

Anyone know of a decent reference or two for advertising / logo illustration work from the pre 60s? A bit non specific there, but kind of like this stuff, but better -
http://www.retrographix.com/FREE_CLIPART_INDEX/Men_Clipart/Man_Speaking_Clipart/man_speaking_clipart.html

Websites, book titles, welcome. I've looked at the Taschen "All American Ads" series, but they're more full colour and photos. Any suggestions appreciated :)

Posted 17.02.2011 @ 12.57AM (Edited 17.02.2011 @ 1.15AM)

Just stumbled across this guys work which is really good.

http://www.timbasmits.com/illustration

I've a few books about 40's-50's ad and logo illustration somewhere. I'll try and find what they're called.

Chip Wass also does some really nice retro based stuff but I think that's a bit more 60's.

http://www.chipwass.com

Lots of duotone here:

http://www.greenglasses.co.uk/

Posted 17.02.2011 @ 6.04PM

cool!! i'd love a 50's project.....maybe i'll just do one :D

Posted 17.02.2011 @ 7.33PM

I've been looking for an excuse to do some Tiki.

Posted 17.02.2011 @ 7.53PM

Sweet! Cheers for that.

Posted 20.02.2011 @ 4.26PM

That stuff is wicked cool- especially from Timba Smits. His work is incredible.