We started HistoryShots in 2003 in order to create a new type of information art that merged our interest in history, information graphics, and big picture ideas. Our inspirations come from many diverse people and graphical works, but in particular the works of Charles Joseph Minard and Edward Tufte of Yale University stand out.
Our first two prints were created in parallel: Race to the Moon and the History of the Political Parties. Race to the Moon was an original design while the Political Parties was a reproduction of a 100 year-old graphic. Since then we’ve developed a number of other graphics including the History of the Confederate Army which won a prestigious design award from AIGA, the professional association for design.
Our goal is to build a large catalog of graphics that cover a wide range of topics. This is a long-term venture because the creation process is lengthy, but we enjoy the journey from raw idea to completed print. In addition to learning more about the subject matter, we learn more about information design with every new graphic we develop.
We believe good information graphics should have interesting design, include complex data, tell a story, and be educational and entertain the viewer. We hope you buy our prints, hang them on your walls, and share them with your friends. Thank you for visiting us.
Larry Gormley and Bill Younker