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[[File:Cons-Cell.svg|thumb|Cons-cell as an omnipresent iconographic depiction in LISP literature.]]
Just added the iconograpic cons-cell as a historically more correct "logo" for this article
:Proposed restoration of an iconic early Lisp visual element as the language's primary emblem. This cons-cell depiction, featuring its distinctive list structure with 'cdr' branches at the same level, historically stood out among scarce graphical representations in printed materials before digital typesetting became widespread or available at all.
:While Guy L. Steele Jr.'s artistic cover designs for 'The Little LISPer' (featuring a yin-yang symbol) and 'The Little Schemer' (with an elephant constructing a house from scaffolding parts) introduced memorable visual elements, the cons-cell illustration has emerged as a universally recognized emblem of Lisp programming itself.
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[[File:Lisp logo.svg|thumb|right|framed|Picture currently used. Actually a cover design from Guy L. Steele Jr's pen for 'The little LISPer'.]]
Historically, there was never any LISP-logo, so if we want to show something similar, it should be the cons-cell, i think. To enhance the section here a little, please see the
While it might appear more polished and unique, please be aware, that this was dedicated to be so for
This graphic itself might be inspired by a drawing in "Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs". This publication is out of print and is available [https://web.mit.edu/6.001/6.037/sicp.pdf on-line]. See picture 4.1 on page 494. It displays the cooperation of the apply and eval function as a yin-yang pair, which is uncommon in Lisp literature.
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