A QSL card is a written confirmation of communication between two amateur (ham) radio operators, serving as proof that radio contact was successfully established between their stations. QSL? presents a collection of over 150 cards that chronicle the correspondence of station W2RP, who became the longest-standing licensed amateur radio operator in United States history. This remarkable archive captures a moment when global communication still pulsed on analog, and amateur airways.

Each QSL card in this extraordinary collection tells part of a larger story, serving as both proof of radio contact and a token of local culture. These graphic artifacts feature everything from regional landmarks and patriotic imagery to personal photographs and hand-drawn illustrations. QSL? chronicles an era when communication was not just analog but, as it turns out, beautifully graphic.

This case-bound edition also features stochastic screen printing with front and back cover tip-ins and a silkscreened spine, all wrapped in cloth and printed in Italy. The book itself is an a testament to the golden age of amateur radio and the enduring power of thoughtful design.

From the collection of Roger Bova, 276 pages, Published by Standards Manual