Scholastic SuperPrint Computer Software Magazine Ad 1988 Apple MS-DOS
$ 3.43
Description
Scholastic SuperPrint Computer Software Magazine Ad 1988 Apple MS-DOS. Product/Line: SuperPrint! - Logos/Graphics: Scholastic Software logo, SuperPrint! logo, green dinosaur graphic, hot air balloon box art, various sample printouts. - Publication Details: Circle 171 on Reader Service Card (Publication title not visible). This original magazine advertisement from 1988 introduces 'SuperPrint!' by Scholastic Software, marketed as 'The extraordinary printing program' for home computer users. The ad highlights the software's ability to create everything from stationery and greeting cards to giant five-foot posters and wall-size calendars. The layout features a vibrant green dinosaur illustration and a 'Happy Birthday' banner, showcasing the program's capability for large-scale 'ultra-graphics.' It specifically notes compatibility with the Apple 128K and mentions an MS-DOS version available in January '88. The design reflects the late 1980s aesthetic with bold sans-serif typography and a focus on the burgeoning home desktop publishing market. The ad invites readers to transform their computer into an 'at-home printing shop' using a variety of clip art icons and border styles. It prominently displays the Scholastic Software logo and tagline, 'The most trusted name in learning,' positioning the product as both a creative and educational tool for the 1980s family. Specifications: - Brand: Scholastic Software - Product/Line: SuperPrint! - Item Type: Magazine Ad - Art Style/Historical Context: Late 80s Desktop Publishing / Home Computing Culture - Publication Details: Circle 171 on Reader Service Card (Publication title not visible) - Logos/Graphics: Scholastic Software logo, SuperPrint! logo, green dinosaur graphic, hot air balloon box art, various sample printouts - On-Piece Claims: 'Bigger is better!', 'prints posters almost 5 feet tall!', 'Actual size 25 1/2" x 55"' - Substrate/Material: Paper - Identifiers: MS-DOS version available January '88 - Lot Count: 1
