June 13, 2012 EDUARDO’S BOOKS!
Hello! I like to go hunting around in book shops until I find something old and full of inspiration. So, every Wednesday and Friday I will show you one of these books, as I find so many things in shops that I have developed quite a large collection and they are all sitting comfortably in the MinaLima bookshelves.
Here is the first book I wanted to show you all; this is a soldiers’ service records and pay book, with all the related info on Sgt. Edward Murphy, including measurements, next of kin, terms of service, leave records. It’s amazing! So much history in one little book, which such a lovely design. It is very thick card, with fantastically clear fonts, and even a pouch at the back with his record of service. This is a fantastic find, and very useful for design inspiration in graphic props.
Hope you like it!
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Permalink # letizia said
What a gem! I love the different typography (as well as the smudged ink!) – thanks for sharing!
Permalink # minalimablog said
Smudges ink makes it authentic. If its not smudges I won’t buy it!
Permalink # minalimablog said
Sorry I meant smudged! Silly iPhone
Permalink # letizia said
smudges ink is cute though, made me laugh!
Permalink # Kim Berens said
What a great design inspiration indeed! I also love older designs like this. The look came so much out of the machinery.
Permalink # minalimablog said
I just love the history! And also the materials were so strong then!