Monday, November 10, 2025

Interrobang, Part 6: Kenneth Wright, Graphic Designer

›
  Kenneth David Wright was born on October 7, 1931 in Bridgeport, Connecticut according to his Social Security application. He was the son o...
Monday, November 3, 2025

Interrobang, Part 5: Clarence Noel Johnson, Art Director

›
Clarence Noel Johnson was born on December 25, 1897 in Chicago, Illinois according to his World War I and II draft cards. In the 1900 United...
Friday, October 31, 2025

Lettering: Happy Halloween

›
St. Nicholas , November 1911 George O. Butler, artist and writer   (Next post on Monday: Interrobang, Part 5, Clarence Noel Johnson )
Monday, October 27, 2025

Interrobang, Part 4: Joe Carter, Lettering Artist and Calligrapher

›
Joseph “Joe” Carter Jr. was born on March 14, 1902 in Maryport, England according to his World War II draft card. On September 8, 1906, fou...
1 comment:
Monday, October 20, 2025

Interrobang, Part 3: Larry Ottino, Lettering Artist, Designer and Art Director

›
  Anthony Lawrence Ottino’s parents were Egidio “John” Ottino and Mary Borghi who married in 1908 in New Jersey. In the 1920 United States C...
Monday, October 13, 2025

Interrobang, Part 2: Jack Lipton, Designer and Art Director

›
On June 15, 1913, twenty-one-year-old Mark Lipton returned from a visit to New York City. He was aboard the ship Caronia when it docked in L...
Monday, October 6, 2025

Interrobang, Part 1: Martin K. Speckter, Art Director

›
Martin K. Speckter was born Mordko Szprecher. At age six, he accompanied his parents, Moisze and Chaja, younger sister, Ejdla, and aunt, Fri...