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31 Titles
Poster for an art exhibition titled “A GUST OF WIND.” The design features a light gray background with the title in large black uppercase letters at the top. Below the title is a centered list of participating artists’ names in smaller text. Near the lower half, a rectangular artwork depicts a sailboat with blue sails on choppy water beneath a cloudy sky, framed by a white border. Beneath the artwork is a circular logo and additional exhibition information in small text. The overall layout is clean and minimalist, with the blue tones of the painting contrasting against the neutral gray background.

A Gust of Wind

Sean Caulfield, Karilee Fuglem, Elida Brenna Linge, Patrick Mahon, David Merritt, Tegan Moore, Francine Savard
January 1, 2015
Volume 1

Altered Narratives: Female Eighteenth-Century French Authors Reinterpreted

Servanne Woodward (ed), Anthony Purdy (ed), Minnette Gaudet (ed), Peter R. Saiz (ed)
January 1, 1997
Poster for an exhibition titled “Autobiographical Journeys / Promenades autobiographiques.” The design features a light gray background with the bilingual title centered at the top in black text. In the middle is an artwork depicting a row of small houses or buildings in warm red, orange, and brown tones, arranged across a textured landscape with handwritten and sketch-like elements. Small blocks of exhibition information appear on the left and right sides of the image, while the venue and dates are centered below the artwork, reading “London, ON | May–June 2018.” The overall layout is balanced and minimalist, highlighting the colorful central artwork against a neutral background.
Volume 3

Autobiographical Journeys. Promenades autobiographiques

Servanne Woodward; Veronique Magri-Mourgues, Philippe Weigel, Anne-Cecile Pottier -Thoby, Kimberley J. Healey, Don Desserud, Claire-Antoinette Lindenlaub
January 1, 2001
A nighttime urban alleyway covered in dense, colorful graffiti stretches into the distance, ending at a tall metal gate. The walls on both sides are layered with street art, tags, and murals in bright greens, pinks, blues, and blacks. In the left foreground, a large mural of a stylized mechanical or cartoon-like creature is painted on a door beneath an arched window. The ground is marked with chalk drawings and white scribbles. Dim streetlights and a bright overhead light cast a cool glow, creating deep shadows along the narrow passage. At the bottom of the cover, a black panel displays multilingual titles in bold, uppercase text: “BREAKING BOUNDARIES,” “ROMPRE LES BARRIÈRES,” “ROMPENDO BARREIRAS,” and “ROMPIENDO FRONTERAS,” each followed by descriptions about (counter) accounts of the pandemic and “Letters for future generations” in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. Below, credits list the editorial team, project manager, and graphic designers.

Breaking Boundaries: (Counter) Accounts during the Pandemic-Letters to future generations

Greg Stoner (ed), Cheryl Lehman (ed), Yves Gendron (ed), Diane-Laure Arjaliès (ed), João Paulo Resende de Lima (ed), Silvia Pereira de Castro Casa Nova (ed), Paula Andrea Navarro Pérez (ed), Mary Analí Vera-Colina (ed)
September 22, 2021
Abstract artwork dominated by layered shades of blue, teal, and white, featuring textured brushstrokes, splattered paint, and overlapping shapes that create a sense of motion and depth. Dark navy forms stretch diagonally across the center against a lighter, cloud-like background. Faint linear patterns and subtle green accents appear near the top. White text in the lower-left corner reads: “Chaos as Creativity” and “Catherine E. Wilkins, Western University.”

Chaos as Creativity

Catherine E. Wilkins
January 1, 2018

Dire et lire l’érotisme dans les productions culturelles francophones: Actes de la Journée d’études du GRELCEF Western University, le 17 novembre 2017

Amidou Sanogo (ed), Hafida Bencherif (ed)
January 1, 2020
Book cover titled “Early Modern Philosophy”. The cover features a grid of four painted portraits of historical figures set against a light background. The title appears in the center above the portraits, with the author’s name, Lorne Falkenstein, below. The design is simple and academic in style, with muted tones and a university press logo near the bottom.

Early Modern Philosophy

Lorne Falkenstein
November 19, 2010
Book cover titled “End of the Great War in 1918 and its Impact on London, Ontario: Prelude, Celebrations and Aftermath.” The cover has a light gray background framed by a double black border. Large bold black text at the top presents the title, with the subtitle in italicized text beneath. Centered on the cover is a sepia-toned historical illustration showing a returning soldier carrying a pack and shaking hands with a person standing in a doorway. A sign behind them reads “Victory Loan Headquarters.” The illustration is captioned “A Plain Duty.” At the bottom of the cover, text states that the publication was produced by The London and Middlesex Historical Society in honour of the men and women who served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force from 1914 to 1918. The overall design is formal and commemorative, reflecting the historical subject matter.

End of the Great War in 1918 and its Impact on London, Ontario: Prelude, Celebrations and Aftermath

Marvin L. Simner
January 1, 2018
Vintage magazine cover titled “Your Physique” in large yellow script at the upper left. The cover features a color illustration or photograph of a muscular shirtless adult posed against a dark green background. The figure stands with arms crossed in front of the torso, emphasizing developed arm, shoulder, and chest muscles. Additional cover text appears in smaller yellow type along the left side and lower corners, though much of it is difficult to read due to the image's low resolution. The overall design reflects mid-20th-century physical culture and bodybuilding magazine aesthetics, with warm tones and dramatic studio lighting highlighting the physique.

Esprit de Corps: A History of North American Bodybuilding

James Woycke
January 1, 2016
Front cover showing a winter scene in a cemetery with evergreen trees on the left and rows of upright gravestones on the right, with patches of snow on the ground and a few flat, weathered grave markers in the foreground. The title below reads “Finding Those Once Lost,” followed by the subtitle “The Analysis of the Potter’s Field at Woodland Cemetery, London, ON.” Credits list multiple authors and note that the work is edited by Andrew J. Nelson.

Finding Those Once Lost: The Analysis of the Potter's Field at Woodland Cemetery, London, ON

Andrew J. Nelson (ed)
January 1, 2020
Book cover titled From Sea to Sea: Perspectives on Music Education. The cover features a warm-toned illustration of a historic-looking building with a tower, surrounded by trees in autumn colors. The background includes soft green and beige tones with layered, textured shapes. Text at the top reads “From Sea to Sea” in large red letters and “Perspectives on Music Education” in smaller text beneath. The authors’ names, “Karl Vibert & Carol Beynon,” appear toward the bottom, along with a note indicating affiliation with Western University in London, Ontario.

From Sea to Sea: Perspectives on Music Education in Canada

Carol Beynon (ed), Kari Veblen (ed), André Heywood (ed), Stephanie Horsley (ed), Uresha DeAlwiss (ed)
January 1, 2007
Book cover titled Growing Up Jewish in the 15th Ward: Recollections from the 1920s through the 1950s. The upper portion features the title in large white script against a dark brown background. Below, a sepia-toned historic street photograph shows a neighborhood commercial block with parked 1940s-era automobiles, wooden houses, utility wires, and a corner grocery and meat market. A painted storefront sign reads “Schor’s Meats Groceries,” with additional advertisements visible in the shop windows. A pedestrian walks along the sidewalk near the store. Large trees frame the scene, creating a nostalgic view of an urban neighborhood from the mid-20th century. At the bottom left, the publisher is listed as Phylmar Associates, Educational Publishers and Consultants.

Growing Up Jewish in the 15th Ward: Recollections from the 1920s through the 1950s

Marvin L. Simner
January 1, 2006
Black-and-white historical photograph of a small log cabin situated beside a narrow stream or millrace in a forested clearing. The cabin has a low-pitched roof and a stone chimney, with a simple wooden structure extending from one side. A rough dirt path and wooden footbridge cross the water in the foreground. Tall leafless trees surround the site, creating a secluded woodland setting. The image has a vintage appearance and is framed by a decorative border.

How Middlesex County was Settled with Farmers, Artisans, and Capitalists: An Account of the Canada Land Company in Promoting Emigration from the British Isles in the 1830s through the 1850s

Marvin L. Simner
January 1, 2010
Book cover titled “Life & Death at Woodland Cemetery” with a dark background and large white serif title text. A horizontal image at the bottom shows a historic cemetery entrance with a small pavilion or gatehouse, bordered by white posts and surrounded by trees and greenery. A path leads to the entrance, and text on the image reads “Entrance to Woodland Cemetery, London, Ont., Canada.” Author names appear beneath the title, and additional title text is printed vertically along the left spine area.

Life and Death at Woodland Cemetery

MacKenzie Brash, Hayley Caldwell, Brooke Campbell, Alexander Fitzgerald-Black, Thora Gustafsson, Lauren Lambe, Emily Larsen, Delany Leitch, Lauren Luchenski, Nicole McIlwain, Julia Schwindt, Martha Sellens, Madisen Sollars
January 1, 2019
The photo on the cover page is the box that has held the relics of St. Laurentia, a martyr, translated to London, Ontario, by Bishop Walsh. These relics are housed in the archive of the Diocese of London. Photo courtesy of Ashley Ward.

Living Connections with the Dead: An Anthropological Exploration of Relics Cared for by the Roman Catholic Diocese, London, Ontario

Naomi Nakahodo (ed), Andrew J. Nelson (ed), Ashley Ward (ed), Kaylee Woldum (ed)
January 1, 2022
Poster titled “Marivaux avec Michel Deguy.” The design features a pastel-colored abstract artwork at the center, composed of swirling brushstrokes in purple, blue, green, pink, and yellow, creating a dreamlike, fluid composition. The title appears in black text across the top of the poster. Additional details are printed in smaller text on the left and right sides of the artwork. Near the bottom, text in French and English indicates a conversation with Michel Deguy and an animation or presentation by Jeremy Heck. The background is a light cream color, giving the poster an elegant and academic appearance.
Volume 4

Marivaux avec Michel Deguy

Servanne Woodward (ed), Jeremy Worth (ed), Wilson Baldridge (ed)
January 1, 2001
Small horizontal image of an aged paper artifact with a hand-drawn landscape scene in dark ink. The illustration shows a long, low hillside or mountain with clustered trees and vegetation. Red seal stamps appear along the left margin, and faint handwritten characters are visible near the top right. The paper has a light beige tone and shows signs of age and wear.

Nur : Qur'an, sura 24:35; the Light Verse.: Excerpts for the complete book.

January 1, 2015
Poster titled “Public Space of the Domestic Sphere / Espace public de la sphère domestique.” The design features a light gray background with the bilingual title centered at the top in black text. At the center is a small painting depicting an interior domestic scene with figures, furniture, and architectural elements rendered in muted tones of gray, pink, green, and brown. On the left side, a vertical list of participating artists' names appears in black text. On the right side, exhibition details indicate London, ON and February–March 1992. The layout is simple and balanced, with the artwork serving as the focal point against the minimalist background.
Volume 2

Public Space of the Domestic Sphere. Espace public de la sphere domestique

Servanne Woodward (ed), Roland V. Bonnel (ed), Alain Goldschläger (ed), Christine Roulsto (ed), Peter R. Saìz (ed)
January 1, 1997
Promotional poster featuring a cropped view of a seated figure in historical-style clothing, showing part of the torso, arm, and draped patterned fabric. Pink flowers appear along the bottom edge against a dark background. Centered white text reads: “SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS: AN EXPLORATION OF THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC, AND THE EVOCATION OF EMOTION.” Additional smaller event details appear beneath the main title but are difficult to read at this image size.

Symphony of Lights: An Exploration of the Stained Glass Windows in St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, London, Ontario.: February 9-18, 2021, Artlab Gallery Stained

C. Cody Barteet, Iraboty Kazi, Anahi Gonzalez
February 18, 2021
Split-image artwork titled “the ART of LONDON.” The top half shows a mid-century living room with two children—one seated in a chair watching a small television and another standing nearby—while a large window reveals a snowy suburban scene with trees and buildings. Star-shaped decorations hang in the window. The bottom half contrasts with a classical-style painting of two nude children illuminated by warm firelight in a dark interior setting. A bold diagonal band separates the two scenes, with large white text reading “the ART of LONDON.”

The ART of LONDON 1830-1980

Nancy Geddes Poole
January 1, 2017
Book cover titled The Heart of Wortley Village: From Crown Land to Urban Community by Marvin L. Simner. The cover features a vintage color postcard of a tree-lined street in London South, Ontario, showing a streetcar traveling down the road, utility poles, and a corner building with shops. The title appears in large black text above the image, with the author’s name centered below on a light gray background.

The Heart of Wortley Village: From Crown Land to Urban Community

Marvin L. Simner
January 1, 2012
Sepia-toned cover page featuring a historic photograph of the London Normal School, a large late-19th-century brick educational building with a tall clock-tower-like bell tower, arched windows, decorative stonework, and multiple entrances reached by stairways. The building fills the lower portion of the page against a light background. At the top, in dark cursive script, the title reads: “The London Normal School and Rural Education in Southwestern Ontario.” A thin brown border frames the entire cover. The overall design has a vintage, archival appearance.

The London Normal School and Rural Education in Southwestern Ontario

Marin L. Simner
January 1, 2009
Wide horizontal exhibition banner with a vivid red and deep blue abstract background resembling flowing water, currents, or a topographic map. White text near the center-right reads “RETHINKING WATER”, with smaller exhibition details beneath. A small QR code appears on the left side, accompanied by additional text that is too small to read clearly at this resolution. Fine contour-like lines and swirling patterns span the entire composition, creating a dynamic sense of movement and fluidity. The design uses strong color contrast and a contemporary graphic style.

The Source: Rethinking Water Through Contemporary Art

Nadine Bariteau (ed), Raymond Boisjoly (ed), Elizabeth Chitty (ed), Sohella Esfahani (ed), Gautam Garoo (ed), Patrick Mahon (ed), Colin Miner (ed), Lucy Orta (ed), Jorge Orta (ed), Gu Xiong (ed)
January 1, 2017
Book cover for Ukraine’s Euromaidan: Broadcasting through Information Wars with Hromadske Radio by Marta Dyczok. The cover features a close-up photograph of a person wearing camouflage clothing, with both hands extended forward holding a heart-shaped object painted in the blue and yellow colors of the Ukrainian flag. A semi-transparent vertical band runs down the center of the image, creating a split visual effect. The title appears in large white text across the middle of the cover, with the subtitle in smaller white text below. The author's name is displayed near the top. The E-International Relations Publishing logo appears in the lower-left corner. The overall design emphasizes themes of Ukraine, civic engagement, and communication during political conflict.

Ukraine’s Euromaidan: Broadcasting through Information Wars with Hromadske Radio

Stephen McGlinchey; Marta Dyczok; Davd R. Marples
January 1, 2016
Front cover of the Western Public Health Casebook 2015 features a purple background with the title in white text at the top. Below the title, a grid of small photos shows MPH students and graduates working on presentations, collaborating in group settings, and participating in classroom activities. White institutional logos are displayed along the bottom edge of the cover.
2015

Western Public Health Casebook 2015: Cases from the Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health

Mark Speechley (ed), Amanda Terry (ed)
January 1, 2015
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