Digital Download: Character Reading Magazine (Dec-Jan 1924-1925) – Rare 1920s Metaphysical & Psychology
Step back into the Jazz Age with this complete digital scan of Character Reading magazine (Winter 1924-25). This rare issue offers a window into 1920s self-improvement culture, featuring articles on graphology, phrenology, and silent film stars.
Format: High-Quality PDF (22.7 MB) & Zipped JPG Archive (40 MB).
Resolution: Scanned at 600 DPI (2135 x 3240 px).
Access: Instant download with 365-day access.
Perfect for: Graphic design assets, historical research, collage art, and vintage enthusiasts.
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“Know Yourself, Your Vocation, Your Friends.”
Discover the fascinating world of 1920s personality analysis with this high-fidelity digital scan of Character Reading magazine, Vol. 1 No. 5, published in the winter of 1924-1925.
This 40+ page issue is a time capsule of the era’s obsession with self-improvement and “scientific” character analysis. Beyond the text, it is a treasure trove of vintage typography, period advertisements (including “Charmeon Perfume” and “The Rocker Exercise”), and beautiful line art illustrations.
Inside this Issue:
Silent Film Features: Analyses of stars like Charlie Chaplin (“Sublimity”), Percy Marmont, and Laurette Taylor.
Vintage Psychology: In-depth articles on Phrenology (reading head shapes) and Graphology (handwriting analysis) by Hall Cameron.
The “Chemical” Diet: Curious 1920s health advice on “Oxygen Types” and eating for your specific chemical makeup.
Vocational Guidance: Era-specific career advice for women and men, from “The Hotel Hostess” to “The Electrical Expert.”
File Specifications: This is a premium digital restoration. The magazine was scanned using a high-resolution flatbed scanner at 600 DPI, ensuring that every detail of the paper grain and ink is preserved.
File 1 (PDF): A complete, easy-to-read e-book format. (Size: ~22.7 MB)
File 2 (ZIP): A compressed archive containing individual high-resolution JPGs of every page (2135x3240px), perfect for extracting images for art projects or detailed study. (Size: ~40 MB)
Download Terms: Upon purchase, you will receive a secure link to download your files. Access is valid for 365 days.
Note: This is a digital product only; no physical magazine will be shipped.




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