More than 450 American ad characters, industry icons, and product personalities hailing from the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s pack the pages of this vibrant, vintage collection.
The postwar economic boom launched a generation of charming, cheeky, and relentlessly cheerful critters and characters that found their way into our homes–and our hearts–in print, on television, and on packaging. Some took detours that reflected the times (Elsie the Cow was sent into outer space in 1958). Some were fashion victims who survived (remember hippy Hush Puppies, circa 1969?). And some are no longer with us (the Frito Bandito was finally brought to justice in 1971). These endearingly offbeat characters are as fresh and entertaining today as they were creatively inspired in decades past.
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Donna M. –
Great softcover book about retro food advertising–an interesting read for nostalgia lovers. The book is in like new condition and arrived in perfect shape and in a timely manner.
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Amazon カスタマー –
Great fun!
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Amazon Customer –
For all graphic designers who might want to go a little retro once in a while, this book will inspire. It is also an entertaining and quirky look at ad design, mostly from the 1950’s. I smiled and chuckled at the turn at nearly every page.
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Suky –
発送も早く 本の内容も気に入りました 機会があれば またお願いいたします
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Andrew Vancott –
Sarà che sono maniaco di immagini vintage, sarà che mi piace la pubblicità del tempo andato, sarà che ci sono centinaia di personaggi utilizzati per advertising e packaging degli anni ’40 e ’50, sarà il profumo che emana dalle pagine di questo libro, ma trovo quest’opera imprescindibile per chi ha questo tipo di interesse.
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TMT –
This delivery met my expectations. I have enjoyed it since then.
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Ginger –
The Delivery was fast and the Book is in excellent condition !! 😀
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APS –
I have always loved old advertisements so this book was a real trat for me. I remember some of the products mentioned but there were alot of them i never heard of so this was extra special. Buy it if you are like me.
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Mary –
As a kid born in the 70s, I came in on the tail end of advertising characters’ popularity. As a graphic designer though, I’ve always loved retro fonts, designs and the fun characters of yesteryear. This book is an entertaining stroll through the familiar and unfamiliar, informative and funny too!
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Suky –
Muy ameno de hojear e instructivo pues son imágenes de la época. No me arrepiento para nada de haberlo comprado. Solo por curiosidad ya vale la pena.
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Alberto –
Excelente! Lo quería desde hace tiempo
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Amazon Customer –
I have only gone through this book a few times since having it for a week. Just noticed the ‘slip cover’ was not aligned with the book while cleaning my book shelf. Go to open it to fix the issue AND turns out the cover has come unbound! How did this even happen??? Great content but crappy quality 😡
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Lauri Boehlert –
Gave these as gifts to my employees on marketing team. It actually inspired them to make a few vintage/retro ads.
Donna M. –
Great softcover book about retro food advertising–an interesting read for nostalgia lovers. The book is in like new condition and arrived in perfect shape and in a timely manner.
Amazon カスタマー –
Great fun!
Amazon Customer –
For all graphic designers who might want to go a little retro once in a while, this book will inspire. It is also an entertaining and quirky look at ad design, mostly from the 1950’s. I smiled and chuckled at the turn at nearly every page.
Suky –
発送も早く
本の内容も気に入りました
機会があれば
またお願いいたします
Andrew Vancott –
Sarà che sono maniaco di immagini vintage, sarà che mi piace la pubblicità del tempo andato, sarà che ci sono centinaia di personaggi utilizzati per advertising e packaging degli anni ’40 e ’50, sarà il profumo che emana dalle pagine di questo libro, ma trovo quest’opera imprescindibile per chi ha questo tipo di interesse.
TMT –
This delivery met my expectations. I have enjoyed it since then.
Ginger –
The Delivery was fast and the Book is in excellent condition !! 😀
APS –
I have always loved old advertisements so this book was a real trat for me. I remember some of the products mentioned but there were alot of them i never heard of so this was extra special. Buy it if you are like me.
Mary –
As a kid born in the 70s, I came in on the tail end of advertising characters’ popularity. As a graphic designer though, I’ve always loved retro fonts, designs and the fun characters of yesteryear. This book is an entertaining stroll through the familiar and unfamiliar, informative and funny too!
Suky –
Muy ameno de hojear e instructivo pues son imágenes de la época. No me arrepiento para nada de haberlo comprado. Solo por curiosidad ya vale la pena.
Alberto –
Excelente! Lo quería desde hace tiempo
Amazon Customer –
I have only gone through this book a few times since having it for a week. Just noticed the ‘slip cover’ was not aligned with the book while cleaning my book shelf. Go to open it to fix the issue AND turns out the cover has come unbound! How did this even happen??? Great content but crappy quality 😡
Lauri Boehlert –
Gave these as gifts to my employees on marketing team. It actually inspired them to make a few vintage/retro ads.