Monday, February 13, 2012

Charley Harper

Charles Harper illustration
From a 1960's biology book
Charles Harper illustration
From a 1960's biology book
From a 1960's biology book
Charles Harper illustration
From a 1960's biology book
Charles Harper illustration

All of these images come from a 1961 biology book illustrated by one of my favorite artists, Charley Harper. I wish text books had looked like this when I was in school; I might have been more interested in science class. Actually, who am I kidding? I would've just stared at the illustrations and doodled in my notebook. :)

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10 comments:

  1. You always find the best vintage art. As usual, adding a bunch of these to Pinterest!

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  2. You found some great stuff! Love the frog!

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  3. Charlie Harper is one of my favorite illustrators. His work could not be more cool. Thank you so much for sharing - there are a few here that I have never seen - what a treat!

    Brandi

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  4. Yes! These are amazing! I especially love the gibbon, expert swinger, poor runner ;)

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  5. These are amazing illustrations! I love the blue jay and squirrel fighting for the food.

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  6. Oh, how beautiful. The Galapagos finches are immense!

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  7. These are awesome! I love the turtle and the frog. None of my school textbooks were ever this cool.

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  8. These are AMAZING! I love the one with the finches. You always have the coolest finds from the most random places. :)

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  9. Wow, what great illustrations, love them!

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  10. This is absolutely awesome. Thank you for introducing me to it! <3

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