“Energetically Yours” was produced in 1957 by Transfilm for the Standard Oil Company. It’s a cartoon history of mankind and his use of energy. The film was designed by the great illustrator Ronald Searle, and features an outstanding musical score by composer Lyn Murray. Directed by UPA co-founder Dave Hilberman. The animation was produced by Quartet Films and Playhouse Pictures. Narrated by Marvin Miller.

“Donald in Mathmagic Land” - Walt Disney 1959

Absolutely one of my favorite illustrators ever!

artforadults:

more Robert McGinnis

1950sunlimited:

Ferro Porcelain enamel

architectural forum 1964

cartoonretro:

David Klein

cartoonretro:

David Klein

barefootmarley:

the first book of jazz

written by langston hughes

illustrated by cliff roberts

music by david martin

published in 1954, it was the first children’s book to review american music. 

1950sunlimited:

1957 ad for Wall-Tex scrubbable wall paper

1950sunlimited:

1957 ad for Wall-Tex scrubbable wall paper

retrogasm:

This looks good…

retrogasm:

This looks good…

hollyhocksandtulips:

Collier’s, 1948
Illustration by Earl Oliver Hurst

hollyhocksandtulips:

Collier’s, 1948

Illustration by Earl Oliver Hurst

cartoonretro:

Charles Harper

cartoonretro:

Charles Harper

cartoonretro:

Wally Wood, Galaxy magazine

cartoonretro:

Robert McGinnis

cartoonretro:

Robert McGinnis

rogerwilkerson:

IBM Mathematical Machines brochure cover - 1958

rogerwilkerson:

IBM Mathematical Machines brochure cover - 1958