Artwork
urgent please return that overdue library book now
urgent please return that overdue library book now is a poster by Tom Eckersley. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This poster conveys a straightforward message through a bold, geometric design.
About this work
Overview
This poster conveys a straightforward message through a bold, geometric design. Its simple composition and clear typography make its purpose immediately apparent.
Subject & Meaning
The poster depicts a library bookshelf with a gap, symbolizing an overdue book, and urges the viewer to return it. The design effectively communicates a sense of urgency.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a graphic style characterized by flat, bold colors and sharp edges, eschewing intricate details or ornate typography in favor of clarity and impact.
Context
The poster's design and message suggest a functional purpose, likely created for a library or educational institution to encourage the timely return of borrowed materials.
Artist & collection
Artist
Tom Eckersley spent his life turning plain words into bold, no-nonsense posters—think of him as the guy who made train schedules look cool.
100 years of printing education
EXPOSE: LCP Design Staff Exhibition
London Chapel of Private Press Printers Exhibition at London College of Printing
Annual Dinner and Social Evening LCP poster
Paper Making in Britain
National Business Calendar Awards 1981
Tom Eckersley: 5 Decades 1935-1975
Fox Talbot to Fred Ives photography lecture
