Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona adds “The Eagle has Landed” and “Galaxy Gothic” posters to its distinctive collection of discovery

Lowell Observatory has announced the recent acquisition of Rex Parker’s dramatic “Galaxy Gothic” and “The Eagle has Landed” for there collection. “They’re lovely!” — said Lauren Amundson, Archivist and Librarian for Lowell Observatory shown holding “Galaxy Gothic” print.

The “Galaxy Gothic” poster design is the epic adventure of exploration — from the Milky Way to the brilliant stars whirling through the cosmos.

Parker designed “The Eagle has Landed” poster — in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 Moon mission. The poster combines timeless symbols, heroic forms and strong colors to honor the first Eagle Scout to set foot on the Moon, American astronaut Neil Armstrong.

Lowell Observatory scientific work has been historic — from the discovery of Pluto to it’s lunar legacy in mapping the moon for NASA’s Apollo Program. “It’s an honor to be part of Lowell Observatory distinctive collection of discovery” said Parker.

Video of Artist Rex Parker’s talk — “Frederic Goudy & H. G. Wells” at the University of Illinois Rare Book & Manuscript Library

View the video of artist Rex Parker’s talk — “Frederic Goudy & H. G. Wells: The Time Traveler’s Typeface” at The Rare Book & Manuscript Library University of Illinois.

It explores a book publishing dream team: Frederic Goudy, “The Titan of Type” and H. G. Wells, the “Time-Traveler Novelist,” and their remarkable collaboration on The Door in the Wall — a collection of thrilling short stories and the creation of a timeless typeface Kennerley Old Style.

Watch “Frederic Goudy & H. G. Wells: The Time Traveler’s Typeface” on YouTube:

RIT Cary Graphic Arts Collection adds Rex Parker’s “The 115th Anniversary” poster series for Goudy’s Village Press

The Cary Graphic Arts Collection at the Rochester Institute of Technology is one of the nation’s premier libraries on design history, with an extraordinary collection that includes over 40,000 books, manuscripts and letters. “I was honored when Amelia Hugill-Fontanel, Associate Curator at the Cary Graphic Arts Collection at RIT Libraries, wanted to include the Frederic Goudy’s poster series — used to celebrate the Village Press 115th Anniversary in its graphic design archive,” said Parker.

Parker created the thirty iconic posters for the 115th Anniversary of the Village Press which was established by Frederic W. Goudy in Park Ridge in 1903. Goudy was a legend; America’s superstar designer of the shapes that dress our words. He created more than 100 magnificent faces, many still in popular use. Goudy’s designs bridged the gap between the print and digital ages with an elegance and energy that are eloquent — and timeless.

Randy’s Donuts: Back To The Delicious prints—Available on Sunday, October 20th!

A Hollywood Icon, Randy’s Donuts has been featured in numerous television shows and films including Iron Man 2. This spectacular Art Deco poster features a daredevil longboarder gliding through the giant doughnut. Randy’s Donuts: Back To The Delicious poster is dedicated to my California Dreamin’ brother Randy. — Rex

The Planet Earth Concert

The Park Ridge Civic Orchestra’s 26th season begins on October 27th at Maine East High School. Planet Earth is an exploration of our celestial homeland and a tribute to our shared experience as humans on this Earth. Rex’s dynamic design is a call to action to join together to save our planet.

This concert begins with the North American premiere of Syrian-American composer Kareem Roustom’s Clarinet Concerto Adrift on the Wine-Dark Sea with Clarinet Soloist Kinan Azmeh of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble. This foray into our natural world also includes Claude Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and his aquatically inspired La Mer.

Park Ridge Civic Orchestra presents the Planet Earth Concert
Sunday, October 27th 2019 at 3:00 PM
Maine East High School Auditorium
2601 Dempster Street

Tickets at www.parkridgecivicorchestra.org