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- 1973–1975
- 1975–present
This page only shows primary logo variants.
For other related logos and images, see:
At this time, HBO identified itself with a still image of its original logo, a ticket stub, and the channel's full name Home Box Office, surrounded by a minimalist marquee light design.
1975–1981
Typography: Avant Garde Gothic Bold (modified) Kabel Launched: May 1, 1975 HBO's logo has looked essentially the same since May 1, 1975, utilizing a simple wordmark with a circle inside the "O", representing a camera lens. This version differs, however, in that it had the "O" overlapping the "B". In network IDs, the logo was often accompanied by three lines colored red, yellow, and blue, below or next to it. This logo was designed by Betty Brugger, then the art director for Time-Life.
1980–present
Typography: Avant Garde Bold (modified) Launched: April 1980 In April 1980, the 1975 logo was revised by Frankfurt Gips Balkind, with the "O" moved off to the right of the "B", but still contacting at two points. This logo was initially used in tandem with the previous version until July 1981. A major reason for this change was that the partially obscured "B" of the previous logo gave many the impression it was an "E". Also, the letters in the logo were trimmed to be slightly less bold, and the spaces between letters and around the circle in the center of the "O" were widened.
1972 – 1975. During the first three years of HBO’s existence, the company defined itself with a static image of its first emblem, a ticket stub, as well as the name of the channel in full—Home Box Office—encircled by a low key marquee light pattern. 1975 – 1980.
This can be seen on HBO's YouTube channel here. Closing Variants: A simple closing variant shows the fully-formed logo with the byline "A Time Warner Entertainment Company" below, before the background fades into static and the logo turns off like a TV set. This was used from 1996-2005. A bylineless version of the aforementioned variant exists.
| Learning Center. THE HATCHWISE. Home / Resources / Logo Design Case Studies and History. The History of The HBO Logo and the Company. Danielle. HBO is an acronym for Home Box Office Inc, which alludes to visiting a theater and buying tickets at the box office for the latest blockbuster movie.
HBO Entertainment - Closing Logos. Logo descriptions by by James Fabiano, Kris Starring, Zach Harden, and PAV123. Logo captures by Eric S. Editions by Nathan B. and others. 1st Logo. (November 1, 1983-May 31, 1998)
