Indian film booklet for the film 'Ankhen' (1968).; Graphic, paper, India, C20

The typography of the title plays a major part in the design of the front cover. The title runs across the width of the cover about a quarter of the way above the bottom edge. Written in lower case lettering the 'k' and 'h' of the title 'Ankhen' extend to the top of the cover. On the right hand side of the 'h' is a portrait of a woman (Mala Sinha). Between the 'k' and 'h' on a much smaller scale, there is a full figure image of Mala Sinha in a dance costume. On the left hand side of the 'k' and extending to the bottom of the cover is a large scale portrait of a man (Dharmendra). The cover is coloured in blocks of bright pink, yellow and black and has a very sixties look to it.

On the inside cover is an image of a couple , she is holding a Chinese umbrella. Above them is written 'The great adventure of a brave brand of Indian patriots'.

The first page has portraits of Mala Sinha and Dharmendra in one half along with a synopsis of the film in English. The next four pages have a synopsis and song lyrics in Hindi interspersed with images and the final three pages have the equivalent in Urdu. The inside back cover has a list of the credits and the back cover has a logo for Sagar Art International.

This was a love story set in Japan. The title, 'The Eyes', refers to the spying theme of the film and this becomes the main design concept for the poster and booklet. The clever use of typography, the mix of colour and image, and the distinct black eyeliner makeup convey the look and feel of the 1960s.

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