PELICANS ARE DOPE
WHO_Pelican Publishers
WHAT_The covers that I found recently
WHEN_January 2012
WHERE_2nd hand bookshop – Oxfam
WHY_On spotting these great covers in a local Oxfam, I wanted to find out a little more. The covers are inspired, and very distinct an current considering the era in which they were published. I love how simple design work can be so impactful. These covers still reflect up to date concepts and aesthetics of designers today, some being nearly 50 years old. Pelican was an imprint of Penguin, which was formed to educate the reading public rather than entertain. Thousands of various titles were published from 1937 for the next half century, mainly written by specialist academic authors. There is a great gallery HERE take a look, 50′s, 60′s & 70′s rock.
