Rad Ads: Black Belt magazine (Nov. ’79)

In this edition of “Rad Ads” we execute a graceful crane-kick and leap back 33 years to the November, 1979 issue of Black Belt magazine. Peeking inside we find all sorts of goodies that warrant a second look; from “Kickin’ … Continue reading

Time covers 1976

In posts past, we took a look at eye-catching Time Magazine covers from 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975. Today, we turn our attention to the year 1976. Major events included the election of US President Jimmy Carter, the … Continue reading

Time covers 1975

In posts past, we took a look at eye-catching Time Magazine covers from 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1974. Today, let’s turn our attention to the year 1975. Major events included the end of the Vietnam War, Ford’s first full … Continue reading

Rad Ads: LIFE magazine ’72 – cigarettes & alcohol

Today’s “Rad Ads” were recovered from the May 19, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine. A hearty half-dozen pages focused on the advertising staples of cigarettes and alcohol. And since the human existence occasionally amounts to more than lighting up and … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Life Magazine, October, 1972

Put on your diamond-studded spectacles – it’s “Rad Ad” time. Flipping through the October 13, 1972 issue of Life Magazine we come across a number of charming, strange and frightening advertisements that deserve deep investigation. Grab a look-see! (Click on … Continue reading

Rad Ads: Cincinnati Magazine, April, 1978

Dipping back 34 years, we take a look at half a dozen “Rad Ads” from the March and April, 1978 issues of Cincinnati Magazine. These black and white sales snippets have been mercifully plucked out of obscurity for your viewing … Continue reading