VINTAGE CHILDREN'S BOOKS: ONE

So, I have always been interested in old children's books. The art and illustrations are just amazing, the style is so fun and definitely distinct! Just so much more original and creative than a lot of books that come out today. While on a Flickr quest today I stumbled upon scans from Big Mother Goose: the Original Book of Psychedelic Nursery Rhymes by Larry Bowser. This book is crazy, and I can't believe it was actually published for children. Let alone by Hallmark! Totally written for and by stoners. Or perhaps a satirical poke at hippie culture? It is rather hard to find, and is considered a collectible. On Amazon it is going for upwards of $70 or $80! So check it out! Can you imagine the uproar that would be caused if this came out today? Lawdy.












All credit to oange on flickr for the wonderful scans.

I cannot wait to make another post like this. Be on the look out!