Category Archives: BOOK COVERS

1970’s Lithuanian Children’s Book

Nice woodblock style folk illustration on the cover of this ‘Senas Fontanas’ (The Old Fountain) printed in Lithuania in 1971 as well as some charming wee drawings inside (badly scanned on my part). After some probing however, it seems the … Continue reading

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1950’s Puppy Book

‘My Puppy Book’ dating from 1951.  These illustrations have a very innocent looking 50’s aesthetic and the black background is quite unusual and striking.  The image of the puppy sledging is particularly delicious as well as the bewitching looking tulips … Continue reading

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1960’s Norwegian Children’s Book

This Scandinavian children’s book from the 1960’s is falling apart but I liked the wholesome look to the watercolour illustrations.  The furry man beast on the cover also totally intrigued me; I like to think he exists near the Arctic … Continue reading

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1950’s Swedish Song Book

Beautiful Swedish song book ‘Come and Sing!’  Fabulous example of abstract and vaguely sci-fi looking fifties design.  Published in 1958 by Aktiebolaget Tryckmans, Stockholm.  Found in Stockholm, Sweden (in a shop called Kuriosas!)

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1970’s Orbit Unlimited Sci Fi Book

More 1970’s frolics – there’s a whole world of dazzling sci-fi book covers out there, but I particularly loved the mental colour scheme and shapes on this one.  Purple and orange being a classic nuts 70’s colour combo, I wasn’t … Continue reading

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1970’s ESP book

This may be one of my favourite ever items! Interesting subject matter as well as a cover that’s a stunning example of psychedelic design. What a beaut. Published in 1973 by Peter Pauper Press. Found in Llangollen, North Wales.

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1960’s Russian Novels

I loved the bold blocky Constructivist style covers on these two Russian/English novels.  Published by Bradda Books and printed in Poland in 1968.  Found in London.

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