A Radio Postcard Journey - 31

I received this postcard from Karin in the Netherlands! 🇳🇱 It features the cover of "Het Jongens Radioboek Deel 1" (The Boys Radio Book Part 1) by Leonard de Vries, published by De Bezige Bij. 📻

This gem, likely from around 1953, is a Dutch book aimed at young readers, diving into the exciting world of radio technology and electronics. Imagine the thrill of building your own radio back then! The cover art, with its vintage illustrations of radio components, really captures the era's spirit.

It's amazing to think about how this book might have sparked a passion for electronics in young minds. The postcard design itself, credited to John Hummel and printed by Dr. Bezige, is a piece of art. The vibrant colors and detailed illustrations make it a unique collectible.

A big thanks to Karin for sharing this piece of radio history! It's a reminder of how much radio technology has evolved and how books like these played a crucial role in shaping the radio future.

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A Radio Postcard Journey - 24

Just received this fascinating postcard all the way from the UK via Postcrossing! 📮 It's the cover of "Radio" by Rudolf Arnheim, published by Faber & Faber in 1936.

This book delves into the art of sound in radio broadcasting, exploring how radio uses sound to create compelling experiences. It's amazing to think about how groundbreaking these ideas were back then!

And speaking of Faber & Faber, check out their logo in the backside of this postcard! The "ff" ligature is iconic. It was designed by John McConnell of Pentagram in 1981. Huge thanks to Rita in the UK for sending this piece of publishing history as a postcard! It's a wonderful addition to my collection.

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