WELCOME ☜

Step into the Day-Glo world of The Peculiar Manicule and explore an awe-inspiring archive of 1960s and ’70s graphic design. Witness mind-blowing displays of ink on paper by designers and illustrators, both celebrated and unsung, across four main galleries, Books & Magazines, Ephemera, Typography and Paper Playthings. Learn more about manicules and other peculiarities here.

UPDATE: Don't miss the newest gallery: Hallmark Psychedelica, a far-out foray into the wild, colorful world of vintage ephemera gone gloriously weird.

A SMALL FAVOR ☜

Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of content from this site reposted on social media without any mention of the original artists or where the material came from. As you can imagine, The Peculiar Manicule takes a lot of time, care, and expense to keep going. I’m always happy when people discover something here that they want to share! I just ask that you include a little credit to the artist (when known) and peculiarmanicule.com when you do. It only takes an extra second, and it means a great deal to me. More importantly, it helps ensure that the original artists, many of whom are no longer with us, continue to receive the recognition they deserve. Thanks so much!

COSMIC DISPATCH ☜

Design legend Steven Heller gave The Peculiar Manicule a spotlight in his popular column, The Daily Heller — complete with a full interview! Have a read.