Posts Tagged ‘radio’

things well done | instruction manual ::

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

:: I came across this old instruction manual for a Hong Deng (红灯) model 265 radio while doing some research for this post. What a simple, compelling cover. It’s almost beautiful. There is something special about the green used, and of course the fonts. Excellent.

For the most comprehensive collection of old-school Chinese radio instruction manual covers you could possibly imagine, link here (it’s worth it). Bravo, well done.  // AjS

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snaps | haiyan radio ::

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

:: taken inside a security-guard booth near the Neocha.com office space in Shanghai (Changshu Rd. and Changle Rd. intersection); a Shanghai-made Haiyan (海燕) brand radio dating to the early 80’s. The radio has 4 bands and 14 transistors, and the security guards still use it daily. Faux-retro at its best. // AjS

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