Sometimes simple things are the best. Like scrambled eggs and butter toast,
a tomato sandwich or a cup of soup, simply designed illustrations can be just what is needed. But simple is a misnomer here. While the illustrations below may look simple, a lot of time, planning and expertise went into the final product.
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Henri's Walk to Paris by Saul Bass
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From Sparkle And Spin by Paul Rand
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I Can Count by Dick Bruna
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From Monsieur Bussy, The Celebrated Hamster,
Illustrated by Annick Delhumeau
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From I Want to Be a Coal Miner
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Little Oleg by Margaret and John Court
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A Cat Can't Count by Blossom Budney, illustrated by William Wondriska
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3 Comments on Deceptively Simple Vintage Children's Books, last added: 2/18/2013
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So true Jil, simple is sometimes the best option. Making something look simple is often the difficult part. Love the blog.
Thanks Craig, I always appreciate your comments.
I agree with you! A cover illustration must be...incisive! I love these vintage covers!