October’s Bright Blue Weather

A young reader sits absorbed in an orange book while a wonderfully theatrical collection of Halloween figures gathers around him. A flying witch, ghost, crooked haunted house, bat, and dark silhouetted forms fill the brilliant blue background, transforming a quiet moment of reading into a playful October fantasy.

Attributed to Albert M. Bender and produced in Chicago between 1936 and 1940, this Illinois WPA poster promoted reading through the Statewide Library Project. Its concentrated blue, black, orange, and cream palette, expressive lettering, and bold screen-printed silhouettes make it a distinctive example of American public-service graphic design.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Albert M. Bender
• Title: October’s Bright Blue Weather
• Original title: October's "bright blue weather" A good time to read!
• Series: Work Projects Administration Poster Collection
• Date: 1936–1940
• Period: WPA era, 1930s
• Place of Origin: Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Medium: Color silkscreen print on board

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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