Heller, Steven
Mid-Century Ads. 40th Ed. (40th Edition)
- ISBN 13:
- 9783836591478
- author:
- Heller, Steven
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Taschen GmbH
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 22.4 x 16.3 x 3.3 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Business, Marketing, Advertising,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
American print advertising in its most vibrant form. This 40th edition of Mid-Century Ads showcases thousands of images from the 1950s and '60s, a time when consumerism was at its peak. Digitally remastered for optimal reproduction quality, the ads are characterized by bold fonts, bright colors, and a sense of possibility that still beguiles today. From guns to girdles, cars to toothpaste, air travel to home appliances, these campaigns paint a fascinating portrait of a bygone era. The result is an evocative period piece that also showcases design innovation and advertising wit. A must-have for anyone interested in the history of advertising and design.