My Vintage Avenue !!! 50's and 60's illustrations !!!

PLOC, a new wonderful magazine illustrated by Alain Grée !

2012-02-19T09:22:00.000-08:00

Hi Everybody !!!

If you like vintage children books, i'm sure that you'll fall in love with PLOC, a new magazine entirely illustrated by Alain Grée !!!

This cute magazine contains lovely and colorful Alain Grée's illustrations like he used to do in the 60's but also stories and games !!!

There will be four issues a year edited by Anorak Press (Anorak Magazine).

It's really a must have !!!

Buy the English Version :

http://shop.anorak-magazine.co.uk/product/ploc-magazine

Achetez-le en version Française :

http://boutique.anorakfrance.com/product/ploc-magazine

Petite Géographie pour les enfants sages illustrated by Maurice Tranchant.

2012-02-10T13:35:00.000-08:00

Some beautiful maps illustrated by Maurice Tranchant ! :)

The Big Little Book illustrated by Moritz Kennel, 1962.

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Everyone likes to draw, illustrated by V. Legkobit.

2012-01-25T06:22:00.000-08:00

The colors and the patterns are gorgeous ! I have this book since a few month and it's always a pleasure to watch it !

I looooooove Russian children books so so muuuuuuch and i like share with you these wonders !!!! :)

Voyages de Gulliver, illustrated by Maurice Tranchant in 1930.

2012-01-22T10:41:00.000-08:00

Nice cover illustrated by P.Legendre :)

2012-01-15T06:54:00.000-08:00

Just found this lovely cover illustrated by P. Legendre.

Beautiful illustrations by Maurice Laban, 1959.

2012-01-10T05:11:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures of Maurice Laban.

I scanned the rest of the book and i put it on my Flickr.

Mon premier livre de contes et de comptines, by franciszka Themerson.

2011-12-26T13:35:00.000-08:00

Recently, I mentioned a book called Tricoti-Tricota illustrated by Françoise Themerson, do you remember ?

OK, so Memo Editions has reissued this amazing book who contains four tales of the 40's, illustrated by her and originally printed in London in 1947.

Franciszka Themerson was born in Warsaw, she is the daughter of the artists Jakus and Lucja Weinles. Franciszka was painter, illustrator, director, a graphic artist and stage designer.

After her studies at the Academy of Arts of Warsaw, she met in 1929 the writer Stefan Themerson who will become her husband and with whom she collaborated on several projects.

Despite all her occupations, she always was passionated about drawing and has illustrated 59 books including 28 for children and 12 written by Stefan.

During the 30's, she has illustrated several books in Poland including the famous, Pan Tom Buduje Dom. ( Reissued in 2007 on the occasion of the centenary of her birth. )

In parallel, Stefan and Franciszka are making experimental films in Poland.

In 1938, they moved to Paris, the capital of all Avant Gardes at that time. Franciszka was illustrated two books of May d'alençon for Le Père Castor Editions called "Tricoti tricota" and "Tout en soie".

The Second World War upset Themerson's projects. After a forced separation, Stefan and Franciszka found themselves in London in 1942.

In 1948, they created Gaberbocchus Press, an independent publishing house which Franciszka was the Art Director.

Themerson's goal is to publish their own artworks but also to make discover the European Avant Garde Overseas.

They published for the first time in England autors like Guillaume Apollinaire, Alfred Jarry, Raymond Queneau, Kurt Schwitters.

They collaborated with the philosopher Bertrand Russell and published The good citizen's Alphabet .

Stefan will be the only English member of the Oulipo founded in 1960. They said they wanted to produce "best lookers" more then "best sellers." They conceived books as an artistic object as much as creative writing.

They were very influenced by the english nonsense, as it is shown by the Gaberbocchus choice, latinized name of Lewis Carroll, The Jabberwocky from The other side of the mirror, Francisza's favorite book.

In Peddy Bottom's adventures, Stefan's texts and Franciszka's drawings mix a universe of fantasy which denounced the cruelty of the world by absurdity.

Caramel illustrated by Leonard Weisgard, 1962

2011-12-16T14:10:00.000-08:00

I have a lot of books I'd like to share with you but if I put all my books at once, the blog wouldn't have interest. Believe me it is hard to resist, sometimes i would like to put 3 or 4 books but it wouldn't reasonable! So I have to take my troubles patiently ! I have so many books, games, advertisings i would like to make you discover !!!! :D

Ok... So ! This is one of my favourite illustrator... Let me present Mr Leonard Weisgard !!! I'm such a fan of his work ! It has been months I wanted to talk about ...

I found this nice biography on the website dedicated to him :

http://www.leonardweisgard.com

Mr Weisgard was born on December 13 in New haven, Connecticut.

He spent his childhood in England and moved back to The United Stated when he has 8 years old.

At school in New York, he found illustrations monotonous and thought that the world could not be all that dreary and limited to only one color.

During his studies at the Pratt Institute and the New School for Social Research, he was influenced by primitive cave paintings, Gothic and Renaissance art and avant-garde French illustrators of children’s books of the 1920s.

He used a wide range of colors and media in his books, including gouache, poster paint, crayon, chalk, decoupage, stenciling and pen and ink.

Leonard Weisgard also studied dance with Martha Graham and worked in the field of window display. He began his career making illustrations for magazines such as Good Housekeeping, The New Yorker and Harper’s Bazaar.

His first book, Suki, the Siamese Pussy, was published in 1937, followed by an adaptation of Cinderella.

In 1939 the first of more than two dozen collaborations with Margaret Wise Brown was published, The Noisy Book. Their 1947 book, The Little Island,which Brown wrote under the pseudonym Golden MacDonald, won the Caldecott Medal for best-illustrated children’s book.

Weisgard also collaborated with other children’s book writers and wrote books he illustrated himself, sometimes under the pseudonym “Adam Green".

Leonard Weisgard married Phyllis Monnot in 1951 and they had three children, Abigail (1952), Christina (1954) and Ethan (1957). Leonard and Phyllis often worked together creating set and costume designs with Leonard sketching and Phyllis making patterns so the designs could become a reality. He designed the stage sets and costumes for several productions of the San Francisco Ballet, including The Dryad and The Nutcracker.

During the years he lived in Roxbury, Connecticut, Weisgard was deeply involved with children's education. He lectured extensively and worked closely with The American Library Association.

Leonard Weisgard moved to Denmark with his wife and children in 1969 where he lived for the rest of his life. His children and grandchildren - Ethan and Midoriko's son Yuji (1989) and daughter Nanami (1987) - all live in Copenhagen.

DominoPuzzle des animaux from the 60's edited by Fernand Nathan.

2011-12-10T13:57:00.000-08:00

A new cute game for your children is available !!!

This game is complete and numbered !!!

It contains 28 cards depicting animals and was edited by Fernand Nathan in the 60's.

Enjoy !!!

P U R C H A S E -------> http://www.etsy.com/listing/88369211/60s-french-domino-puzzle-depicting

Covers !!!

2011-11-21T04:19:00.000-08:00

Beautiful Covers !!!

The happy little handsaw, illustrated by Milli Eaton in 1955

2011-11-15T05:18:00.000-08:00

I dreamed about this book for a year, I finally managed to find it ! It's really a lovely book !!!

Cute Wooden Doll from the 60's

2011-11-06T11:23:00.000-08:00

This little wooden doll is so cute ! <3

It could be a nice gift for Christmas :)

Good news !!! It's for sale here :

http://www.etsy.com/listing/86219866/vintage-wooden-doll-french-toy-from-the

Feodora, illustrated by Jan Goeting.

2011-11-03T13:06:00.000-07:00

Finally i got it !!!! I'm so happy !!! It's one of the most beautiful book i've seen this year !!!
I'm really proud to make you discover this amazing book illustrated by Jan Goeting !!!

Mon Grand Alphabet illustrated by Romain Simon, 1954

2011-11-02T09:51:00.000-07:00

This wonderful book is back and available on my etsy shop !!!
It's illustrated by the french illustrator Romain Simon who has illustrated several children books and who he's best known for his books depicting animals.
I love it !!! It was first printed in 1954 and reissued in 1979.

P U R C H A S E ----> http://www.etsy.com/listing/85193913/mon-grand-alphabet-by-romain-simon

Daniel et Valérie illustrated by Nina Morel !

2011-10-26T11:08:00.000-07:00

"Daniel et Valérie" is a vintage French method of reading very famous !!!
It was illustrated by Nina Morel :)
it's for sale on my Etsy shop :)

P U R C H A S E : http://www.etsy.com/listing/84779186/daniel-et-valerie-french-method-of

Beautiful Russian Book !!!

2011-10-19T10:54:00.000-07:00

V&A Pattern, The fifties.

2011-10-17T12:29:00.000-07:00

V&A Pattern / The Fifties edited by V&A Publishing.

Cover by Lucienne Day

On the left page : Lucienne Day / John Line & Sons Ltd ( 1957 )

On the right page : J.Feldman / David Whitehead Ltd ( 1954 )

On the left page : Joan Miro / Fuller Fabrics ( 1956 )

On the right page : Joan Miro / Fuller Fabrics ( 1956 )

On the left page : Lucienne Day / Heal's ( 1955 )

On the right page : John Drummond / Wemyss Weavecraft Ltd ( 1953 )

On the left page : Edward Hughes / Paladio Wallpapers ( 1955 )

On the right page : jacqueline Groag / Liberty & Co ( 1954 )

On the left page : Marion Malher / David Whitehead Ltd ( 1952 )

On the right page : Marion Malher / David Whitehead Ltd ( 1950 )

On the left page : Lucienne Day / Heal's ( 1951 )

On the right page : Terence Conrad / David Whitehead Ltd ( 1951 )

On the left page : Lucienne Day / Heal's ( 1954 )

On the right page : Lucienne Day / Heal's ( 1954 )

On the left page : Sylvia Chalmers / Elizabeth Eaton Ltd ( 1953 )

On the right page : John Drummond / Anne Loosely ( 1953 )

On the left page: Eszter Haraszty / Knoll Textiles Inc. ( 1953 )

On the right page : Lucienne Day / British Celanese Ltd ( 1953 )

On the left page : Jacqueline Groag / David Whitehead Ltd ( 1952 )

On the right page : Tom Mellors / David Whitehead Ltd ( 1954 )

On the left page : Palladio Wallpapers ( 1955 )

On the right page : Marion Mahler / David Whitehead Ltd ( 1952 )

I recommend you this great book.
it contains beautiful patterns from the 50's designed by Marion Malher, Lucienne Day, Joan Miro, Franck Llyod Wright, John Piper, Ruth Adler, Shinkichi Tajiri and so many others...
Enjoy !!!

Tricoti Tricota illustrated by Françoise Themerson, 1939.

2011-10-16T09:30:00.000-07:00

This book is one of my best discovery in recent months...
As you can see it's very old, it was illustrated by Françoise Themerson in 1939.
I hope you will see the beauty of this book, despite his condition ! :)

In 1957, this book was reissued by the same publisher ( Flammarion ) but the illustrator isn't the same ! It was illustrated by an illustrator called "Gerda".

Enjoy !!!

Domino des maisons, Fernand Nathan, 1968.

2011-10-15T14:44:00.000-07:00

It's not easy to find old games complete and in good condition !
Fortunately, it happens sometimes and I'm very pleased to introduce you this one !
Here is the "Domino des maisons" edited in 1968 by Fernand Nathan. I think it was illustrated by Nina Morel who has illustrated a lot of games in the 60's !!!
It represents the world's people in their traditional costumes and their homes.
Enjoy !!!

M. Sasek - Paris

2011-10-10T09:47:00.000-07:00

Miroslav Sasek was born in Prague in 1916 and died in Switzerzerland in 1980. According to cover notes in "Stone is Not Cold", Mr. Sasek trained as an architect in Prague because his parents didn't approve of him becoming a painter. He studied for some time at l'Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. He escaped from Prague in 1948 when the Communist Party came to power, and settled in Munich (he claimed he would be happy anywhere and ended up in Munich because his wife's work was there). From 1951-57 he worked for Radio Free Europe before starting on the This Is series.

He was married with one stepson. At the time of his death in 1980 he was divorced and living in Paris. He died while visiting his sister Vera in Switzerland.He worked as a painter and illustrator for most of his life.

Like many artists of those years, it's hard to find informations about their lives... The following biography is from the site dedicated to M. Sasek :

http://www.miroslavsasek.com/index.html

A Child's Garden Of Verses Illustrated by Ruth Ruhman

2011-10-09T10:01:00.000-07:00

This book is absolutely all i love !!!
It's cute, colorful and from the mid-century !!!
This is my first Ruth Ruhman's book !!! I really would like to see other books by this illustrator !!!
I made some research but i didn't find anything about Ruth Ruhman.
If you know something, please let me know !!! :)

50's French Cake Box Illustrated By Hervé Morvan

2011-10-01T15:03:00.000-07:00

This cake box is adorable !!! It's illustrated by the famous illustrator called Hervé Morvan !!!

P U R C H A S E ------> http://www.etsy.com/listing/82963279/french-cake-box-probably-from-the-50s

Cute ! Cute ! Cute !

2011-10-01T13:44:00.000-07:00

This is a vintage blotting paper Crio from the 50's.
Crio was a French brand of laundry detergent.
Enjoy !!!

P U R C H A S E -------> http://www.etsy.com/listing/82957726/french-blotting-paper-from-the-50s-crio

"Les chatons barbouilleurs" illustrated by Alice & Martin Provensen

2011-10-01T13:11:00.000-07:00

Here's a very cute book illustrated by Alice & Martin Provensen ! :)

P U R C H A S E ----> http://www.etsy.com/listing/82955682/les-chatons-barbouilleurs-vintage-french?ref=pr_shop

что правильно ? / Whitch is correct ?

2011-09-30T14:59:00.000-07:00

This is a beautiful Russian book of poems written by Ilya Selvinsky, a Russian Poet and known leader of the constructivist movement.

What Makes Day And Night illustrated by Helen Borten, 1961

2011-09-27T09:27:00.000-07:00

This book is part of a collection of children's science book written by Franklyn M. Branley who was Astronomer and Chairman at the American Museum-Hayden Planetarium in New York City.
Some of his books are illustrated by Helen Borten who has illustrated several books for children.
Helen Borten was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was graduated from the Philadelphia Museum College of Art. She lives with her husband in Lafayette Hill and has two sons called Peter and Laurence.
Enjoy her beautiful work !!!

30's / 40's French Board Game

2011-09-26T13:40:00.000-07:00

Just adorable !!!
it could be a nice element decoration in your home !!! Please visit the shop !!!

P U R C H A S E ----->

http://www.etsy.com/listing/82602951/30s-40s-vintage-board-game

http://www.etsy.com/listing/82603536/30s-40s-french-vintage-board-game

Aux 4 coins du monde, illustrated by Macha Laczewny !!!

2011-09-26T12:49:00.000-07:00

Aux 4 coins du monde is a book written and illustrated by Macha Laczewny, edited by Odege in 1967. It contains 46 pages with nice illustrations showing different parts of the world.
This very cute book is now for sale on my Etsy Shop !!!

B U Y -----> http://www.etsy.com/listing/78810764/aux-4-coins-du-monde-by-macha-laczewny?ref=v1_other_2

Vintage kit to make stained glass !!!

2011-09-26T12:30:00.000-07:00

I found this wonderful kit to make your own stained glass !!! It's in perfect condition and for sale on my Etsy Shop !!! :)

P U R C H A S E ------> http://www.etsy.com/listing/82597697/vintage-game-to-make-stained-glass?ref=pr_shop

Les enquêtes du commissaire Renard, 1969

2011-09-23T14:06:00.000-07:00

"Les enquêtes du commissaire Renard" is now on sale on Etsy !!!

P U R C H A S E ------> http://www.etsy.com/listing/82410224/les-enquetes-du-commissaire-renard

Funny Bunny By Alice & Martin Provensen (1950)

2011-09-23T12:58:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends !!! :)

I come back After a Few Days of absence because i was very busy! But don't worry about it!
I've got a lots of new things to show you!
As I know you are fond of Provensens, let me introduce you to this wonderful book : Funny Bunny !!!
The first page is in pop-up (in the English Version) and as always, illustrations are just lovely and colorful !
If you don't know Alice & Martin Provensen, here are their biography :
http://myvintageavenue.blogspot.com/2011/07/alice-and-martin-provensen.html
Enjoy !!! :)

Rules of the road of the 60's

2011-09-12T12:53:00.000-07:00

It would be more fun to learn the rules of the road with nice illustrations like that, isn't it ? :)

Nos amis les animaux illustrated by Acosta Moro

2011-09-12T12:35:00.000-07:00

I found this book illustrated by The illustrator Acosta Moro, i'll send more pictures of this book on My Flickr Group :)
Enjoy !!! :-)

Contes Du Vieux Moulin, illustrated by Philippe Lorin :)

2011-09-08T03:43:00.000-07:00

Painter and illustrator, Philippe Lorin studied first architecture in Paris and began his career as a freelance illustrator. He illustrated over 200 books for children and has exhibited in over twenty countries. He also edited several books about Provence. Currently, he produced books of travel around the Provence that are published in English and French. The original watercolors are exhibited in galleries, and sold.

P U R C H A S E T H I S B O O K ----> http://www.etsy.com/listing/81317588/contes-du-vieux-moulin-illustrated-by?ref=pr_shop

Mes Premiers Timbres A Imprimer illustrated by Ilse Rotter :) ( Rubber Stamps )

2011-09-07T11:13:00.000-07:00

"Mes Premiers Timbres A Imprimer" is a vintage game of Rubber Stamps for children edited by Fernand Nathan.
The box was illustrated by the famous illustrator Ilse Rotter probably in the 60s and contains rubber stamps depicting animals.

Enjoy !!!

P U R C H A S E ----> http://www.etsy.com/listing/81310885/premiers-timbres-a-imprimer-rubber?ref=pr_shop

Le Domino des lettres !!!

2011-09-07T07:07:00.000-07:00

L O V E L Y !!!

Never Pat A Bear / A Book About Signs Illustrated By Art Seiden

2011-09-07T04:57:00.000-07:00

Never Pat A Bear is a Vintage Children Book written by Mabel Watts and Illustrated by the fantastic illustrator Arthur Seiden (1923 - 2004) !!! It was edited in 1971 by Western Publishing Company and is a part of the famous collection of "The Little Golden Book"that we all know from our childhood !!! :)

2011-09-01T10:18:00.000-07:00

I found this beautiful book today !!! I really like Vintage Russian Books !!! It was written by a Russian Princess called The Princess Anna Scherbatow and illustrated by Elisabeth Ivanovsky probably in the 40's !!!

Enjoy !!! :)

Mille Et Un Camions by W. Dugan, 1967.

2011-08-26T08:15:00.000-07:00

Despite my research, I didn't find much about William Dugan...
If you have some informations about him please let me know :)
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy these beautiful pictures !

Some Nice Record Covers !!! :)

2011-08-26T07:31:00.000-07:00

Illustrated by Ilse Rotter

Illustrated by Marcel Tillard

Illustrated by Jean Cayré

Some nice record covers found recently :)

Very Cute Blotting Paper, Singer from 1958.

2011-08-23T12:53:00.000-07:00

The title speaks for itself !!! :D

That's so cute isn't it ? :)

Enjoy !!!

I'm For Sale here : http://www.etsy.com/listing/80530223/very-cute-blotting-paper-from-1958

Pistache et Dame Tartine by Noëlle Lavaivre, 1959 !

2011-08-20T15:07:00.000-07:00

Noëlle Lavaivre was born in 1930 in Chamonix in France and works in Paris.

She still works as a designer in advertising and audio-visual and has made numerous generic animation for the television as well as a puppet tv show called "Les Patapluches".

She's an author and an illustrator of children books and crafts books.

This book is beautiful, i think it's one of the most crazy book that i've ever seen !

I like the choice of colors but what fascinates me most is the mix between drawings and food pictures... It works perfectly ! What an imagination !!!

1956 Scandale TV Spot !!!

2011-08-14T06:55:00.000-07:00

In the post below, I showed you an old advertising "Scandale".

"Scandale" was an underwear brand particularly known in the early 50s in France.

In researching, i found a TV spot from 1956.

Enjoy :)

Vintage French Advertising !!! :)

2011-08-13T15:08:00.000-07:00

On Sale Soon in my Shop :)

I really would like to know... What's your favorite ?

Please contact me for more informations :)

It was necessary to scan it in 2 times, because those advertisings are biggest than the scanner... :D

La Ronde Des Nombres !!! Atypical Math Textbook !!! Collectible !!!

2011-08-06T14:24:00.000-07:00

J U S T A M A Z I N G !!!!

La Ronde Des Nombres is a collectible Vintage Math Textbook written by René & Suzanne Brandicourt ( a couple of teachers) and was illustrated by M.T Aberdam.

P U R C H A S E T H I S B O O K :

http://www.etsy.com/listing/79252479/la-ronde-des-nombres-vintage-french?ref=pr_shop

Mon Premier Livre De Chansons, illustrated by Hélène Poirié.

2011-08-06T07:41:00.000-07:00

I really like this children song book by Hélène Poirié. At times, it reminds me J-P Miller because of her palette color ( In particular on the second picture).
What do you think ? :)

Purchase this book here : http://www.etsy.com/listing/91890256/mon-premier-livre-de-chansons

Amazing Vintage Matchboxes !!! (SEITA)

2011-08-05T12:46:00.000-07:00

My fiance offered me these beautiful vintage matchboxes! I Love it!!

French Advertising From The 1950s

2011-07-31T13:29:00.000-07:00

I really enjoy this vintage poster !!! =)
The drawing is soooo cute !!!
Badoit is a brand of French sparkling water.
If you're interested by this item you can purchase it on Etsy here :

http://www.etsy.com/listing/78858109/original-french-vintage-poster-from-the

Une voiture m'a raconté written and illustrated by Alain grée.

2011-07-30T14:46:00.000-07:00

Alain Grée is a fantastic illustrator. Its rich color palette always impresses me.
it's good to see that he influences many illustrators of today which I am one.
His drawings are always lovely, I'm very appreciative because I don't know if you knew that but Alain Gree lives on a sailboat !!!
Can you imagine???? This book was drawn on his boat where he lives with his wife ! What a life ! The sea is his passion.
Don't worry !!! His biography is coming soon ! :)
I first wanted to tell you about The Provensens because Alain Grée was influenced by Alice and Martin! Yes, he is :)

Enjoy these photos and if you're interested by this book, you can buy it on Etsy here :

http://www.etsy.com/listing/78807124/une-voiture-ma-raconte-by-alain-gree

Binioulec By Robert Le Pajolec, 1962 !!!

2011-07-30T13:53:00.000-07:00

Binioulec is a wonderful book illustrated by Robert Le Pajolec. I don't know other books by this illustrator and it's a shame because he has a very interesting universe. The illustrations are very colorful, the graphics are typical from the 50s/60s but he has a personal touch, this book has something really original, he uses a combination of photos and drawings sometimes ! I scanned other pages so if you are interested to see them, let me know !!!
it will be the most beautiful effect in your library !!! :)

Alice and Martin Provensen !!!

2011-07-24T09:34:00.000-07:00

I think The Provensens are my favorite illustrators.

I can't deny it, I'm totally a fan :D

I hope one day I will have the full collection !!!

This is the most complementary duo I've ever seen, I often wonder what was their way of working...

There are so many similarities between Alice and Martin Provensen ... Every reason to believe they were made for each other...

Indeed, they were both born in Chicago, (Illinois.) Alice was born on August 14, 1918 and Martin on July 10, 1916. They both moved to California when they had 12 years

old. They both received a scholarship for The Art Institute Of Chicago, frequented the University of California, but on separate campuses. After graduation, Alice went to

work at Walter Lantz Studio (Woody Woodpecker's creator), while Martin worked with his rival Walt Disney Studio, where he collaborated on Dumbo, Pinocchio and

Fantasia.

Our dream team will end up meeting in 1943 when Martin will finally integrate the Walter Lantz Studio. They get married a year later and then they moved to Washington

where they worked on projects related to the war.

Once the war ended, they leave for New York where a friend helped them to find their first job, that's how they illustrated the Fire Side Book of Folk Songs. It's the beginning

of a great and wonderful collaboration.

In 1952, Martin created the character of Tony the Tiger, the mascot of Kellogg's.

Following that, they illustrated several "Little Golden Books" such as "The Color Kittens" or "Old Mother Goose and Other Nursery Rhymes" or "The Little Fat Policeman"…

During those years, The Provensens wrote and illustrated more than fifty books, received several awards such as The Caldecott Honor Medal and have been on The New

York Times list of the Ten Best Illustrated Books eight times.

After the death of Martin in 1987, Alice went on to publish but she confided : "In reality, Martin and i were one single artist."

Vintage Russian Book !!!

2011-07-12T09:59:00.000-07:00

I am very attached to this book, it's old and it's not in good condition but it's a part of my little treasures !!! I have to handle it with care but it's always a pleasure to watch it !!! =)

"Mes Premiers Mots" illustrated by J-P Miller !!!

2011-07-11T07:48:00.000-07:00

This is a beautiful book illustrated by J-P Miller and I have good news for you...

I have two copies !!!

It means that it will be for sale on Etsy this week !!! :)

In the meantime, here are some pictures...

Enjoy =)

You can buy this book here:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/78809608/mes-premiers-mots-illustrated-by-j-p

Some Nice Covers !!!

2011-07-04T09:11:00.000-07:00

This Is The House Where Jack Lives Illustrated By Aliki !!!

2011-07-02T09:57:00.000-07:00

This is the house where Jack lives by Joan Heilbroner, illustrated by Aliki

Aliki Liacouras Branderberg was born on September 3, 1929 in Wildhwood Crest (New Jersey). She’s an author and an illustrator of children’s books. Her parents were originally from Greece and taught her to speak Greek as a first language. Aliki spent her childhood in Philadelphia where she showed interest in drawing, so her parents enrolled her in art classes. All through school, she drew constantly and attended the Philadelphia Museum College Of Art after High School.

In 1951, Aliki was graduated from The Philadelphia Museum School Of Art and spent a year in New-York City working in display department of the J.C Penney Company.

Following this experience, she moved back to Philadelphia where she worked as a freelance artist in advertising art and display, painted murals, had a greeting card company and taught art ans ceramics .

In 1956, she went abroad, sketching and painting, especially in Greece and in Italy and continued her trip through Europe. This will have a great impact, she met Franz in Switzerland with whom she married a year later and with whom she had three children. The two settled down in Switzerland and Aliki wrote her first book about a Swiss legendary : the Story of William Tell.

Aliki and her husband moved to New York where she has illustrated books she wrote but also books of other authors, including her husband. Although she has illustrated books on many subjects, her Greek heritage is also a recurring theme in her works.

Since 1977, Aliki and her family reside in London where she continues to write and illustrate children's books. She remains popular among preschool and grade school readers and in 1991,was honored with the with the Pennsylvania School Librarians’ Association Award.

Vintage Mixies Card Game !!! ( 1956 )

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Mix colorful heads, bodies and legs to make thousands of the zaniest, funniest circus figures !!!

Mrs. McGarrity's Peppermint Sweater illustrated By Abner Graboff =)

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Abner Graboff is the illustrator who made me love the 50's, he's an outstanding artist , each book is a treat !!! It's very difficult to find informations about him so i recommend you the fantastic blog of Ward Jenkins who interviewed Abner's son ( Jon Graboff ).

http://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2009/06/art-life-of-abner-graboff.html

In a few lines...

Abner Graboff was born on June 28, 1919 to a couple of Russian Immigrants, Joseph and Sonia who were the owners of a laundry in East Orange ( New Jersey). He's the first of two sons.

After his graduate studies he received a scholarship to the Parsons School in New York who wasn't a good school at the time. Another scholarship is awarded to him so he finished his studies in another school that no longer exists.

At the start of America’s involvement in the Second World War, Abner entered The Army Signal Corps and, because of his background in art, was sent to drafting school and learned the “art” of drafting schematics for radios.

Three months after his discharge, he met Vivian Linde, who became his wife with whom he has three children and began his career as an freelance illustrator and designer.

He has worked in the advertising world and has carried out numerous books covers, fantastic children's books and he would even be at the origin of the famous CBS logo ( the eye ) but he didn't receive credit for it...

Abner Graboff is characterized by the mixture of mediums he used to compose his drawings, he used everything he had on hand : photographs, papercuts, ink, pens, strings and even toothpicks !

He died in 1986 but it remains one of the greatest illustrators of mid-century !!! :)

I hope I didn't do too many spelling mistakes, I'm not very comfortable with English but it will come !!! I promise !!! :D

Welcome !!!

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This is Paris, Miroslav Sasek, 1959.

My Vintage Avenue is a blog which aim is to show you a selection of artists I've chosen from what I call "The Golden Age" of design and illustration : The 1950s and 1960s.

Throughout your visit, you'll be discovering illustrated books, especially children's books from my personal collection, as well as biographies, vintage posters, fabrics, antiques that I found here and there, going from a whole bunch of things to subtle graphics, very typical of that period.

Like all blogs, this one needs your comments and sometimes your knowledge so please, feel free to enrich its content and to make "Our Vintage Avenue" alive !!!