137 Years of Popular Science

March 10th, 2010 | Posted in: websites

Popular Science Magazine has put it’s entire archive, stretching back to the first issue from 137 years ago, online. Contrary to Life magazine who ‘only’ offer their entire image library online, this collaboration with Google offers us all issues just as they where published back then, including the cover artwork (which on its own is already amazing) and all the ads.
All in all it is an amazing overview. Just type in Einstein and see how he was argued against in 1922, or how it was though that an amazing hoop would be the car of the future. Everthing is there. Go check it out here!

LIFE Archive

May 17th, 2009 | Posted in: art, marketing, misc., photography

I just found that Life Magazine has put its complete photo archive online. Millions of great pictures stretching from 1750 to today, this is an amazing database. Whether you use it for inspiration or simply browse it for fun, you must know that as soon as you enter the archive, it will set you back a couple of hours for sure!!

Be sure to send me your greatest finds, and I will make this a recurring post.

What a smart move by LIFE this is. Really. Instead of sitting on top of this archive till the end of days, they are now sharing with the world and engaging with people. This makes my marketing 2.0 heart beat a little faster. Thanks for joining the new age of marketing LIFE mag!