Hello World: A life in Ham Radio is a compilation of Jerry Powell’s QSL card collection (postcards that ham radio operators exchange after they make contact on the air for the first time). Powell’s collection, was found in a flea market by Danny Gregory who then decided to publish them in a book.
The book is beautifully design by Paul Sahre, who also co-authored, and contains and wonderful variety of illustration and typography present in the QSL cards. Next are a few spreads from the book to share with all of you. Also, we highly recommend taking a look at Paul Sahre’s work if you haven’t already: www.paulsahre.com

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Last week we posted on Reasons To Be Cheerful, a book featuring the work of Barney Bubbles, under the title USGD Library. This is part of a weekly series that will showcase spreads from publications that can be found when visiting the Unofficial School of Graphic Design Library. Every week we will view work by a different designer, visual artist or simply a book that has been beautifully put together. Here are some of the people we’ll be posting on in the following weeks: Paul Sahre, Max Huber, Mike Mills, Ray Bradbury, David Carson, Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, etc.

This is the first USGD Library post featuring the work of Barney Bubbles as seen in “Reasons to be Cheerful”, a monograph on his work.

Barney Bubbles made a strong impact with his work for the British independent music scene in the 70′s and 80′s. His body of work include posters, album covers, music videos and furniture design; working for people such as AC/DC, Ian Dury and Elvis Costello. For more information on Mr. Bubbles or if you’d like to see more of the book, feel free to visit the USGD Library. (More information on that is coming)

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