It may not be June 21st yet, but it officially feels like summer in the Bay Area. The Anthology team is celebrating with some fun local trips, but I wouldn’t mind adding an exotic destination to my summer itinerary as well. A literary friend of mine forwarded me links to the flickr archives for several libraries, including the Boston Public Library, where amidst the black and white photographs, these bold vintage travel posters leapt out at me. I suddenly long to choose one of these destinations and head off immediately.
Wouldn’t it be great to see a resurgence of posters like these, not just online but printed? The graphic design is remarkable; my eyes can travel around these images over and over, just absorbing the colors and shapes. It’s also fascinating to see how countries choose to portray themselves to lure summer travelers. The somewhat abstract imagery and spare language really provides a mysterious and seductive package. I’m not clear on exactly where these “seaside holidays” take place, but take me there!
Are any of you planning to travel this summer? Where are you headed? How did you choose you destination? If you want to travel but haven’t picked a place, I hope one of these posters will make the decision for you. And if you’re heading anywhere, a national park or a tropical island coast, we’d love to hear about it! Happy (almost) summer, everyone!
{All images from the Boston Public Library, via Flickr}
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I would be more than up for seeing posters like this. The simplistic design and attention to colour. It really would stand out amongst all the complex and over bright posters you see now.
Love these designs! Typography to die for.
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