The New Improved American (Delta edition) Contributed by Stephen Coles on Nov 15th, 2017. Artwork published in 1965. Source: http://jellobiafrasays.tumblr.com image: jell-o biafra says. License: All Rights Reserved. A very computeristic typeface for a book about automation. This is the same version of Gemini Computer or predecessor used for Pubblicità in Italia, 1964–1965. Among other differences from later versions are the ‘H’, ‘M’, ‘W’. Typefaces Formats Books (3324) Topics Technology (752) Designers/Agencies Scholl and Schneider (1) Tagged withsociology (32)automation (1)robots (18)robotics (5)futuristic (26)blue (505)red white and blue (132)left-and-right-aligned text (107)tight letterspacing (439)1960s (425)book covers (2825)paperbacks/softcovers (597)Dell Publishing (13)Delta (imprint) (2) Artwork location United States (5440) New York (119) In Sets Ref (Gustavo Virgilio) (9) Retro-futurism (Roque Strew) (18) Filmotype (Florian Hardwig) (68) delta (Sarah Rara) (2) 2 Comments on “The New Improved American (Delta edition)” Cave Grove says: Nov 16th, 2017 2:50 pm I actually like this version best! Florian Hardwig says: Aug 16th, 2020 8:41 pm Is it confirmed that this cover is from 1965? Abebooks shows a different cover for the first edition by McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1965. Franco Grignani claims that the alphabetic extension of the MICR style that he drew in 1964 (and used in his work in 1965) was picked up for photocomposition in the US only in 1966. Post a comment Name Email – will not be published Website Your response Submit Comment More Gemini Computer in use “Little Green Bag” – George Baker Selection1969Contributed by Garrison Martin Ticketron logos (1973–1991)unknownEdward Lampert AssociatesContributed by Stephen Coles Staff Pick Environments, a Totally New Concept in Stereo Sound1969unknownContributed by Love Lagerkvist Sponsor More in Technology Wired magazine spines, Vols. 16–19c. 2010Contributed by Jason Koerner Otis Elevators global rebrandc. 2017Evan Thoreau HeigertIrisContributed by R-Typography Printed Web #12014Soulellis Studio Inc.Contributed by André Mora Bedroc2013Perky BrosContributed by Richard Baird More in Books Wendell Castle – Wandering Forms – Works from 1959–19792012Richard PandiscioWilliam LoccisanoTim LahanContributed by Chris Purcell Staff Pick Mon premier Larousse en couleurs (1953)1953unknownPhoto(s) by Alexis Orloff on Flickr. Jaan Toomik – My End Is My Beginning. And My Beginning Is My End2019Evgeny KorneevContributed by Maria Doreuli Staff Pick Badminton, Know the Game Series1965Contributed by Tânia Raposo More Fonts In Use L’autre de l’art exhibition2014L’Atelier collectifEmmanuel LabardContributed by Florian Hardwig Staff Pick Bandcamp Best of 2019c. 2019BandcampContributed by Jake Fleming Staff Pick The Beach Boys Pet Sounds album cover1966Tommy SteeleCapitol RecordsContributed by Nick Sherman Staff Pick The Hague travel poster (1972) and Holland tourism logo (1969)c. 1972Marianne van MaanenRoger van OssA.P. ZwanikkenContributed by Florian Hardwig Staff Pick
2 Comments on “The New Improved American (Delta edition)”
I actually like this version best!
Is it confirmed that this cover is from 1965? Abebooks shows a different cover for the first edition by McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1965.
Franco Grignani claims that the alphabetic extension of the MICR style that he drew in 1964 (and used in his work in 1965) was picked up for photocomposition in the US only in 1966.