Reader S.O.W -- Historical Figures by Zeb Love

Thanks to CJ over at Unknown Artifact for the tip off on Zeb Love, a graphic designer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who accepted the challenge of reproducing the badassery of six iconic historical figures in screenprinted form.  The illustration detail is impeccable, and the title banners are really super. Just looking at these made me feel like I stepped into a time machine.  Really glad to see these on a Friday.  Only question is, which one do I take?

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Black Panther Propaganda

In honor of Martin Luther King Day, thought we'd do a post on Civil Rights Movement Posters highlighting posters from the revolutionary Black Panther party from the 70s.  Here are some pretty interesting newspaper covers from the organization,  mixing photography with some simple graphics to create some rather bold visuals.

via Bobby Seale

1954 Animated Short Film: The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allen Poe

Today is the anniversary of Edgar Allen Poe's death.

CREDITS:

Narrated by James Mason

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film

Directed by Ted Parmelee

Screenplay by Bill Scott and Fred Grable

via Open Culture

1964 Tokyo Olympics Posters by Yusaku Kamekura -- Modern Japanese Graphic Art

If you guys like apples, then theres a high chance that you'll like Yusaku Kamekura's apples. Considered to be one of the founding graphic design pioneers during early 1900s Japan, Kamekura lived a respected life as being an important initiator in the design community.  He was a founding member in the Japan Artist Advertising Club (JAAC) as well as the Japan Graphic Designers Association (JAGDA).

Some of his best known works come from the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, where he has developed his own style in design, combining post-modern Western and traditional Japanese influence.

images via Pink Tentacle