Parade of Stories - "Yonie Wondernose"

Parade of Stories, 1954, Standard Education Society, Inc. Illustrations shows here from the story "Yonie Wondernose", illustrated by Joe Pearson. (Check out more by him here and here.)

Ok, so, these aren't the flashiest illustrations in the world, and they're only two-color, but I just love how Joe Pearson uses shapes, and I think the way he draws hands is freaking charming. They just make me smile.

Cat-shape! How I love you!

I've never admired a buggy so much in my life.

Oh, mid-century logs! How I adore you!

Things Around The House

Things Around The House, 1954, by Herbert S. Zim, illustrated by Raymond Perlman

 I won't lie- they really phoned it in on the cover.

 Love me a good cross-section.

The Successful Secretary

The Successful Secretary, 1970, by Litton Business Systems, Inc.

"When you think what an office would be without women today, it's hard to believe that until the typewriter was invented, women had no place in the business office."

"A secretary's personal qualities and abilities determine her degree of success on the job. She is:
Attractive-to-look-at - Her clothing is simple and becoming- well-fitted, smart, and freshly-pressed. Her hair style is manageable and neat. A soft make-up highlights her best features and remains fresh-looking all day on the job."
But seriously, how nice is that woodgrain? It's kinda great.

The Golden Book of Facts and Figures

The Golden Book of Facts and Figures, The Golden Press, 1962. Illustrated by the fabulous Mr. Lowell Hess. I LOVE this book, it's a fantastic showcase of splendid 60's infographics from a master of mid-century illustration.

Bar S Holiday Ham

Boneless, fully cooked. S-S-S-Wonderful.

Fun with Proverbs

Fun with Proverbs, The Learning Works, 1991. Illustrated by Beverly Armstrong, who I'm mildly obsessed with. Please don't let the cover distract you from its awesomeness-- the 90's were unfortunate.