Lurid paperback and magazine covers from the '50s, '60s and '70s are a particular design inspiration for me. Sure, none of this stuff won any awards for excellence in graphic design, but I think these books and mags are a lot more fun to look at than a lot of their classier newsstand neighbors. Below are a few from my library.

This stuff was all purchased from San Francisco's best bookstore, Kayo Books on Post Street near Leavenworth. Go there and spend money. Click on the pictures to see a full-size reproduction.

Paperback Covers
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