{"product_id":"ap_17165","title":"The June Bookman Circa 1895","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eThis refined circa 1895 poster by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eG. C. Parker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e promotes \u003cem data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eThe Bookman\u003c\/em\u003e, a literary magazine published by Dodd, Mead \u0026amp; Co. in New York. Elegant and understated, it reflects the growing importance of graphic design in publishing at the close of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eThe composition centers on a tall, fashionable woman accompanied by a small child. The woman, dressed in a long patterned gown and an oversized hat, exudes urban sophistication. She holds a copy of \u003cem data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eThe Bookman\u003c\/em\u003e, subtly reinforcing the product being advertised. Beside her, the child—rendered in a simplified, almost playful manner—introduces a note of warmth and everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eWhat makes the poster particularly striking is its restrained use of color. The palette is largely monochrome, punctuated by vivid red accents: the woman’s hat, the child’s shorts, and key typographic elements. This selective coloring creates a strong visual rhythm, guiding the viewer’s eye across the composition while maintaining an overall sense of harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eTypography plays a central role. The bold red title \u003cem data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e“THE JUNE BOOKMAN”\u003c\/em\u003e dominates the upper half, while the detailed list of contents below emphasizes the magazine’s intellectual appeal. Articles on topics such as the Boer War, European newspapers, and literary figures like \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLeo Tolstoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e highlight the publication’s breadth and seriousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eThe layout is carefully balanced: image on the left, text on the right. This asymmetry feels modern and purposeful, allowing the poster to function both as an artwork and as an informative advertisement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003eStylistically, the poster reflects the influence of Art Nouveau and the broader international poster movement. The clean lines, flat areas of color, and integration of figure and typography echo developments seen in the work of European contemporaries, yet the tone remains distinctly American—practical, informative, and quietly elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2357\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMore than just an advertisement, this poster positions \u003cem data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2121\"\u003eThe Bookman\u003c\/em\u003e as a cultured companion for the modern reader. It suggests that reading is not only an intellectual pursuit but also a marker of style and refinement—an idea that resonated strongly with the emerging middle-class audience of the 1890s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal poster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress - Advertising - United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDodd Mead \u0026amp; Co New York\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, a fold\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parker G. C.","offers":[{"title":"52 x 32 \/ A","offer_id":46931594903879,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/9275\/3081\/files\/AP_17165Insta2.jpg?v=1775557761","url":"https:\/\/galerie1881.fr\/en\/products\/ap_17165","provider":"Galerie 1881","version":"1.0","type":"link"}