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About Retro Kid
We are interested in illustrated children's books from the mid-1940's through the mid-1960's, give or take a few years. It has to have that cool, mid-century modern stylized look that was so popular during that time. Some of what I dig are books and anything illustrated by Mary Blair, JP Miller, The Provensen's, Art Seiden, Aurelius Battaglia, and the like. I'm not limiting to just these illustrators, but willing to be open to just about anything similar.
This group is not limited to just children's books, but also anything that was illustrated for kids at that time: albums, 45's, commercials, magazine ads, games, toys, etc. If it's retro, and it looks cool, let's see it! (See below for examples.)
NOTE: I, along with my Moderators, reserve the right to delete any images that we feel do not fit within the perameters of this group. Whether it be aesthetics, timeframe or whatever, if your images were taken off the Kid, then please do not re-submit them. We will take them off again and then I'll have to ban you from the group. Sorry, but rules are rules. Thanks for understanding.
Other groups to consider:
The Retro Teen: same thing as Retro Kid, only teens.
Eye Candy: 60's - 70's Children's Books
Vintage Children's Books
Also:
Mid-Century Illustration
Feel free to check out my blog, as well. Occasionally I'll talk about these books and illustrators from time to time: The Ward-O-Matic
HERE is a brief but glorious parade of wonderful examples from The Retro Kid:
Image courtesy of Glen Mullaly.
Image courtesy of MrMack.
Image courtesy of rock-paper-scissors.
Image courtesy of Julia (Ticky Tacky).
Image courtesy of grickily.
Image courtesy of Glen Mullaly.
Image courtesy of David at Klockarp Foundation.
Image courtesy of Eric Sturdevant.
Image courtesy of Leif Peng.
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In Search of John Parr Miller: by John Canemaker
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Changes regarding submissions to The Retro Kid now
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No Dick and Jane? What does that mean?
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3K and The Retro Kid on Facebook
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Golden Legacy: Original Art from 65 Years of Golden Books - July 4 - August 28
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Are you curious about Abner Graboff?
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Own a piece of the It's A Small World ride...
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If you think book banning in any form is wrong...
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Rules! It's all about: Group Description & Duplicates
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Amazing vintage kid's book blog!
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