8 Dec 2009

Retro Magazine Bargain

As I was leaving university today I noticed some old magazines for sale in the library. As I got closer I saw that the trolley was overflowing with copies of the Architectural Review from the 1950s. I got all hot and bothered, like I do when I'm in my favourite clothes shop and don't know where to look first. After about 30 minutes of rummaging I came away with 8 magazines for £2! The librarian said they'll be reduced to 10 for £1 next week. I think I'll need to bring in my wheelie suitcase to get them all home. I simply can't turn down such a deal.

I haven't looked through the magazines in any depth yet, but here are some quaint little adverts that I simply love. They are so simple and honest, unlike the manipulative adverts of today!




Architectural Review editions ranging from July 1951 - February 1959

7 comments:

  1. Little MonarchTuesday, 8 December 2009 at 16:06:00 GMT

    were these in the magazines?! wow what a treasure trove you stumbled upon!!!!!! I love the 1950s domestic housewife look :-)

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  2. painted fish studioTuesday, 8 December 2009 at 17:56:00 GMT

    oooooo, fabulous find!

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  3. anneTuesday, 8 December 2009 at 18:38:00 GMT

    so awesome! what a lucky duck :) i love the look of the 50s ads, espaecially the drawings. they are so dang cute!

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  4. AnonymousWednesday, 9 December 2009 at 02:40:00 GMT

    Love them! You must go back, with your largest suitcase, or two, and show us more!

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  5. Little MonarchWednesday, 9 December 2009 at 10:50:00 GMT

    I like in Clapton. The dark depths of East London. its good to meet another UK blogger I dont know many!

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  6. Orchid GreyWednesday, 9 December 2009 at 15:46:00 GMT

    oh wow, what a find!

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  7. ChristinaWednesday, 9 December 2009 at 18:41:00 GMT

    Awesome! I love the picnic page. I miss summer :(

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