It can rest superimposed on the Matador as if engaged in battle, or it can lie on the preceding, all white page so the two are facing one another. The Bull is in red on a clear sheet of plastic. The matador and cape are drawn as roads, rail lines, and towns so this “cover” also represents the map supplements that we love (and sorely miss). The Matador and his cape are on a yellow field with the magazine “title” running down the left side. The subject matter is Spain and he uses a bull fight to encapsulate the spirit of the National Geographic. The artist, Al Parker, does more than a cover depiction he captures the essence of the magazine. 2 # 4 issue 8 there is a beautiful, multi -layered lithograph of a National Geographic “Cover”. In this case, Lithography: In the 1967 Lithopinion Vol. I have decided to show a few examples from various, diverse cultural expressions. This being the case it is not surprising that the National Geographic shows up in many aspects of our culture. It has been popular for a long time as well. The National Geographic has been around for a long time. The National Geographic as a Cultural Fixture (Part 1) It is, and probably forever will be, a work in progress. With great help from a list provided by Cathy Hunter and an addendum by Scott Shier, I have tried to create this compilation of various National Geographic references throughout our culture.
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