All-American Ads of the 40s

About the Book: This volume conjures up the nostalgic sentimentality of a bygone era, shaped by war but also by prosperity and optimism in American life of the 1940s. The ubiquitous advertising campaigns were an expression of growing consumerism, encompassing fashion and cosmetics as well as food and beverages and much more.

Biography: W. R. Wilkerson III is a freelance journalist, songwriter, and author of The Man Who Invented Las Vegas (Ciro’s Books, 2000). His articles have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and USA Today, among others. Wilkerson currently lives in Southern California with his son.
Cultural anthropologist and graphic design expert Jim Heimann is Executive Editor at TASCHEN in Los Angeles. He is the author of numerous books on architecture, pop culture, and the history of the American West Coast, especially Los Angeles and Hollywood, including TASCHEN’s Surfing, Los Angeles. Portrait of a City, California Crazy, and the book series All-American Ads.

Pages: 640
AUTHOR
EDITOR: W. R. Wilkerson III
Jim Heimann
First Publication: 26/04/2023
Book Language: Multilingual (English, French, German)
Edition: INT
ISBN: 978-3-8365-8858-4
Topics: Pop culture and graphic design
Dimensions: 19.6 cm x 25.5 cm, Weight 2.15 kg

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