Helvetiweek has given me the perfect excuse to retrieve those dusty Penrose Annuals from our loft. They're now installed within easy reach downstairs. Full of interesting things, for now though all you're getting is this ad from Linotype for the mighty H.
I really like that bit about how the font has, "roused great interest in the United States..."; they're so progressive in the New World aren't they?
Just received an email from Northside featuring your helvetica poster, great to see it close up (it's the fags n' mud one) what happened to the one that I assume is taken looking out to our beautiful Lough? I think I preferred that one. Anyway they are both really great work, love them. Are any of them plastered around Belfast, it'd be great to spot one! Keep up the great work. Loved the Octavo post too, I've read all of them, they are outstanding!
Posted by: Paul | 26 June 2007 at 03:16 PM
Hi Paul,
Thanks for the comments, a lot of people seem to prefer the Lough poster but the film organisers preferred the fag pack one. So do I. The Lough poster is more pleasing to the old eyes but I think "Helvetica could damage your health" is more fun.
Anyway, enough of this, the important thing is: are you lot coming to see the film?
Posted by: Richard | 26 June 2007 at 03:26 PM
It is more fun, you're right. I'm just an old romantic for a river (and an ex-smoker). Yes some of us are going down, though I'm off down that same river on Friday - off home to England so I'm going to miss it - gutted! Do you know when a DVD goes on sale?
Posted by: Paul | 26 June 2007 at 04:18 PM
Glad to hear at least some of you can make it; we're dead excited (well me and Jodie are, the others are under strict instructions to attend or die). I imagine it'll be a while until the DVD goes on sale, Gary hasn't been to Eastern Mongolia with it yet. If/when I hear otherwise, I'll let you know.
Love that ferry crossing!
Posted by: Richard | 26 June 2007 at 04:26 PM