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Gastrotypographicalassemblage Finds a New Home with the CIA

Advertising HistoryThinkerMarch 15, 20140

Gastrotypographicalassemblage – the massive wall art of typographical excellence that once adorned the CBS New York’s cafeteria – was saved from becoming just a memory in photos in video. The brainchild of famed designer and CBS Creative Director Lou Dorfsman, the 35ft x 8.5ft mural adorned the CBS cafeteria – called the “51/20 Club” –…

Old School, Retro Graphic Design: Washer and Dryer Manuals from the 60s, 70s

Advertising HistoryThinkerNovember 3, 20131

Our 7-year old water heater died a few days ago. I found it just before the last of its warm fluids reached beyond the laundry room. A sad event requiring clean-up, cost, and a day without a warm shower. Yes, it could have been worse. While rooting through our cabinet of appliance warranties and instructional…