Saul Mandel
Saul Mandel | |
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| Born | January 21, 1926 |
| Died | August 14, 2011 (aged 85) |
| Occupation | Illustrator |
| Known for | Illustrating the Jolly Green Giant |
Saul Mandel (January 21, 1926 – August 14, 2011)Jolly Green Giant, the 1986 Puppy Love postage stamp, and a poster for The Incredible, Edible Egg marketing campaign.[3] [4]
Mandel's work in advertising covered many types of products, including automobiles, airlines, milk, candy and alcohol.Advertising Council.[2]
Works
The Jolly Green Giant
One of Mandel's famous characters, he described this as his favorite project: "I had the most fun with it. Nobody inhibited me in what I did, what I tried to do and how I did it."[2]
"Puppy Love" Stamps 1986
Created for United States Postal Service,[1] the stamp had been described as 'too cute' for adult to use.[5] Yet its popularity led to the creation of merchandise, which still be purchased at the post office.[2]
Awards of Excellence
- The Society of Illustrators
- The New York Art Directors Club
- The Chicago Art Directors Club
- The Minneapolis Art Directors Club
- The New Jersey Art Directors Club
- The Philadelphia Art Directors Club
- The Connecticut Art Directors Club
- The Institute of Outdoor Advertising.
- Humor '87, Exhibitions Award
- Creativity on Paper, National Exhibitions Award
- The Communications Magazine, Exhibitions Award[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "The Magical Spell of Saul Mandel". ZAKS Illustrators Source. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Bertholdo, Stephanie (June 12, 2008). "Local artist documents her father's 50-year career in advertising". The Acorn. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
- ^ "ADVERTISING SAUL MANDEL ILLUSTRATION ART". Swann Auction Gallery. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ "About Saul Mandel". Saul Mandel Estate. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
- ^ Dunn, John F. (February 2, 1986). "STAMPS; IS IT TOO CUTE?". The New York Times. p. 35. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
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