Advertising, Aesthetics, Art, Graphic Design, Illusration, Quotes, history
Keep Calm and Carry On
30 Aug 2008 by David Goligorsky
“Keep Calm and Carry On” was a sort of public service statement in England during World War II. Yes/No/Maybe has reproduced this phrase, which had been paired with the crown of King George VI. I’ve seen the print in a huge spectrum of colors and framed in a vast variety of frame style from modern to downright Victorian (no pun intended.)
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There’s an interesting story behind this poster, The couple that own one of Britain’s largest 2nd hand bookstores in the north of England are the one’s who first came across the poster and started to print it… read the story at the link below.
http://www.barterbooks.co.uk/keepcalm.php
However it’s other companies who take most of the credit for it. Admittedly people saw the potential in the iconic imagery and new how to capitalise on it… and of course the poster is copyright free and in the public domain, but still it’s his lack of recognition of the discoverer’s of the poster that annoys me.
If anyone wants to purchase some ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ stuff I suggest you do it from the the true home of the iconic found phrase.. Barter Books, Alnwick, Northumberland. http://www.barterbooks.co.uk