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556- You Ain’t Nothin But a Postmark

556- You Ain’t Nothin But a Postmark

From99% Invisible


556- You Ain’t Nothin But a Postmark

From99% Invisible

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Oct 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Over a decade after Elvis Presley’s death, the king of rock & roll took over headlines once again as Americans weighed in on which portrait of Elvis would be forever immortalized on a 29 cent US postage stamp. It was put to a popular vote: should the stamp feature an image of young Elvis at the start of his rise, or an older Elvis in his iconic white jumpsuit.The resulting Elvis stamp eventually outsold every single commemorative stamp before and since.You Ain’t Nothin But a Postmark
Released:
Oct 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more at 99percentinvisible.org.