The Shins Go Old School

Here at The Silent P we are big fans of still doing things by hand when we are able, which with client deadlines and expectations is quite a challenge to fit into the present atmosphere that is the graphic design world. One of our favorite bands, The Shins has fittingly released one of our favorite…

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New EP Design Proves There is Fire On The Moon.

We recently worked with the Minneapolis band Fire On the Moon on their new EP design. The stark black and white photography of Darin Back worked seamlessly with the feel the band was after. We went through a few different treatments before ending up with the image you see above (check out the process photo’s…

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Old Crime Fiction Novel Cover Designs

We recently came across some classic old crime fiction novels (covers donated by Gary Applegary) and had to share our love for these sorts of things. Most are from the early to late 1960’s with a variety of graphic designers given credit. Look at the great composition on “Slack Tide”. Pure visual sweetness. The art…

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