Category: Mid Century Modern

Jerome Snyder, Prokofiev Record Cover

To follow up the popular Book of bridge post, here’s a fun record illustrated by Jerome Snyder. I saw this in a 1957 Annual and I knew I had to track this record down. Finally got a copy of it and I love it. The details on the character jackets are amazing. Enjoy!

Design: Jerome Snyder | Year: 1957 | Photo: Javier García

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When not to DIY by Stan Fraydas

Here’s a fun booklet titled “When not to do it yourself” illustrated by Stan Fraydas written by Theodore Irwin. It’s a two color piece with wonderful whimsical illustrations depicting people working at home. The illustrations have a lot of interesting textures as well as a wonderful style. Enjoy!

Design: Stan Fraydas   |   Year: 1955   |   Photo: Javier García

New York in Spring by Jan Balet c1961

Here’s a fun New York calendar of events booklet/brochure that I am very excited to post. I really love the illustrations. I had a hard time figuring out the cover signature but thanks to A La Modern we figured it was indeed Jan Balet — a renown German/US-American artist — which I definitely see his style present in this piece. The style of the inside is very close to Bill Charmatz. (You might like this post as well) But the designer is uncredited except for the signature closeup I posted at the end. So do yourself a favor and google his name and burn a few minutes of your time. Enjoy!

Design: Unknown | Year: 1961 | Photo: Javier Garcia

The Bible speaks by Dan Bar-Giora

Here’s an interesting rendering of the bible for kids. It was printed in the Netherlands in 1965. Love the illustration, the bright colors and the limited palette. There’s quite a modern feel in this piece. Textures and background shapes are very interesting. Enjoy!

* Posted for illustration purposes, please refrain from religious comments.

Design: Dan Bar-Giora   |   Year: 1965   |   Photo: Javier García

Kiss Me Kate – Broadway Musical Booklet c1953

Here’s a booklet for the Broadway musical play titled “Kiss Me Kate” with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The designer is not credited but I love the type and those colorful diamond shapes that were very popular around that era. Enjoy!

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Design: Unknown   |   Year: 1953   |   Photo: Javier García