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War Posters: Weapons of Mass Communication
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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War Posters: Weapons of Mass Communication
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) James Aulich
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:256 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 316,Width 240 |
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| Category/Genre | Poster art |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780500288962
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| Classifications | Dewey:741.674 |
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| Illustrations |
26 Illustrations, black and white; 303 Illustrations, color
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Imprint |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Publication Date |
31 January 2011 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Superb colour illustrations of hard-hitting propaganda and groundbreaking graphic art including such unforgettable images as Alfred Leete's 'Your Country Needs You', as well as documentary photographs of posters in situ and material from the world of advertising. Covering such topics as diverse as advertising in World War I, the Bolshevik Revolution, the Spanish Civil War, Germany and Occupied Europe in World War II, anti-nuclear campaigns and Vietnam, the book is comprehensive, accessible and an invaluable resource for anyone interested in history or graphic design.
Author Biography
James Aulich is Reader inVisual Culture at the Manchester Institute for Research and Innovation in Art & Design.
Reviews'A unique record of the impact of war over the past century' - The Times 'A very useful reference source indeed ... the definitive book on war posters' - Military 'Many of the images in this large-format book will be familiar, while others offer a fascinating insight of how other countries rallied, harangued and persuaded their citizens' - The Armourer 'Aulich's rich compendium is a must for anyone interested in the visual culture of war' - Print Quarterly
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