Mid-Century Ads
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Step into the captivating world of the 1950s and 1960s. This special anthology gathers advertisements created during the golden age of post‑war American consumer culture. Like real‑life Don Drapers working late into the night, the campaigns span products from corsets to firearms, revealing the era’s sexy, free‑spirited, and exuberantly colorful capitalism. As The Boston Globe noted, the ads are "not only graphically stunning but also as candid as first‑hand reports on the Americans of the time." Turning the pages feels like entering a "fascinating time capsule," as described by The Wall Street Journal. This book is not just a design portfolio; it is a powerful mirror held up to collective memory. Essential for graphic‑design enthusiasts, marketing professionals, and anyone fascinated by American pop culture. TASCHEN • April 2015 • English, French, German • Hardcover, 512 pages • ISBN 9783836591478