Review: Thomas Gilbert's stylized fan poster for 2001: A Space Odyssey
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Mark Simonson
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A brief review and appreciation of Thomas Gilbert's fan poster for the film 2001: A Space Odyssey, focusing on its stylized design, the use of the Mostra Nuova typeface (based on 1930s Italian Art Deco lettering), and the clever visual pun of using the movie's space station to represent the double-zero in "2001."
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Fonts In UseReview: Thomas Gilbert's stylized fan poster for 2001: A Space Odysseyfontsinuse.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThomas Gilbert's fan poster for 2001: A Space Odyssey is a highly stylized, refreshing take on one of the most revered science fiction movies of all time.
The choice of Mostra Nuova, based on Italian Art Deco lettering of the 1930s, is an unexpectedly natural fit.
The use of the movie's space station as a visual pun to represent the double-zero is genius.
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