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.

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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.