Great Books About Posters
a book list by Leah Smith, librarian and avid reader
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Books to Give as Gifts
Who says you can only enjoy a poster on the wall? Here are 6 truly lovely books showing off some of the best poster art and history of the last 100 years.
Art of the Modern Movie Poster: International Postwar Style and Design
by Sam Sarowitz, David Kehr, Judith Salavetz, Spencer Drate
A gorgeous book filled with post-World War II movie posters.
The Art of Rock Posters from Presley to Punk
by Paul Grushkin
The posters included in this book are very reflective of their subject. They're funny, sexy, vibrant and blatant. A must-have for the rock and roll fan, as well as the poster fan.
Fly Now!: The Poster Collection of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
by Joanne Gernstein London
This book is filled with posters that have never been exhibited. A real treat for all of the aviation buffs and National Air and Space Museum fans. The author, Dr. Gernstein, was a curator at the National Air and Space Museum.
New Master's of Poster Design: Poster Design for the Next Century
by John Foster
This book showcases various graphic designers work. There are some truly awesome posters included.
Posters for the People: The Art of the WPA
by Christopher DeNoon, Ennis Carter
500 of the best posters produced by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the 1930s and 1940s.
Soviet Posters: The Sergo Grigorian Collection
by Maria Lafont
An historical big book filled with gorgeous graphics.
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Recommending books so good, they'll keep you up past your bedtime.
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About Leah Smith
Leah lives near Washington D.C. and is an obsessive list maker. She loves lists so much that she creates topical bibliographies -- for fun. She also collects volvelles, nutcrackers, unusual names and map hankies. She talks about books and many other things on her blog, Fig Newtons and Scotch.
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Great Books About Posters
a book list by Leah Smith, librarian and avid reader
shelved under
Books to Give as Gifts
Who says you can only enjoy a poster on the wall? Here are 6 truly lovely books showing off some of the best poster art and history of the last 100 years.
Art of the Modern Movie Poster: International Postwar Style and Design
by Sam Sarowitz, David Kehr, Judith Salavetz, Spencer Drate
A gorgeous book filled with post-World War II movie posters.
The Art of Rock Posters from Presley to Punk
by Paul Grushkin
The posters included in this book are very reflective of their subject. They're funny, sexy, vibrant and blatant. A must-have for the rock and roll fan, as well as the poster fan.
Fly Now!: The Poster Collection of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
by Joanne Gernstein London
This book is filled with posters that have never been exhibited. A real treat for all of the aviation buffs and National Air and Space Museum fans. The author, Dr. Gernstein, was a curator at the National Air and Space Museum.
New Master's of Poster Design: Poster Design for the Next Century
by John Foster
This book showcases various graphic designers work. There are some truly awesome posters included.
Posters for the People: The Art of the WPA
by Christopher DeNoon, Ennis Carter
500 of the best posters produced by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the 1930s and 1940s.
Soviet Posters: The Sergo Grigorian Collection
by Maria Lafont
An historical big book filled with gorgeous graphics.
Flashlight Worthy
Recommending books so good, they'll keep you up past your bedtime.
more...
About Leah Smith
Leah lives near Washington D.C. and is an obsessive list maker. She loves lists so much that she creates topical bibliographies -- for fun. She also collects volvelles, nutcrackers, unusual names and map hankies. She talks about books and many other things on her blog, Fig Newtons and Scotch.
Stay in Touch
Newest book lists
President Obama's Favorite Books of 2017
Books for an Adventurous Childhood
Visiting Venice Through (Mostly) Fiction
Childhood Remembered: Books Of Indelible Childhood Memories
Novels on Art, Artists and Art World Shenanigans
Picture Books with Fun (and Sometimes Friendly) Monsters
Robert Rodi’s Favorite Books About Italy
Fractured Novels that Mirror the Uncertainty of Everyday Life
Great Books About Posters
a book list by Leah Smith, librarian and avid reader
Who says you can only enjoy a poster on the wall? Here are 6 truly lovely books showing off some of the best poster art and history of the last 100 years.
Art of the Modern Movie Poster: International Postwar Style and Design
by Sam Sarowitz, David Kehr, Judith Salavetz, Spencer Drate
A gorgeous book filled with post-World War II movie posters.
The Art of Rock Posters from Presley to Punk
by Paul Grushkin
The posters included in this book are very reflective of their subject. They're funny, sexy, vibrant and blatant. A must-have for the rock and roll fan, as well as the poster fan.
Fly Now!: The Poster Collection of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
by Joanne Gernstein London
This book is filled with posters that have never been exhibited. A real treat for all of the aviation buffs and National Air and Space Museum fans. The author, Dr. Gernstein, was a curator at the National Air and Space Museum.
New Master's of Poster Design: Poster Design for the Next Century
by John Foster
This book showcases various graphic designers work. There are some truly awesome posters included.
Posters for the People: The Art of the WPA
by Christopher DeNoon, Ennis Carter
500 of the best posters produced by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the 1930s and 1940s.
Soviet Posters: The Sergo Grigorian Collection
by Maria Lafont
An historical big book filled with gorgeous graphics.
Flashlight Worthy
Recommending books so good, they'll keep you up past your bedtime. more...
About Leah Smith
Leah lives near Washington D.C. and is an obsessive list maker. She loves lists so much that she creates topical bibliographies -- for fun. She also collects volvelles, nutcrackers, unusual names and map hankies. She talks about books and many other things on her blog, Fig Newtons and Scotch.
Stay in Touch
Newest book lists
President Obama's Favorite Books of 2017
Books for an Adventurous Childhood
Visiting Venice Through (Mostly) Fiction
Childhood Remembered: Books Of Indelible Childhood Memories
Novels on Art, Artists and Art World Shenanigans
Picture Books with Fun (and Sometimes Friendly) Monsters
Robert Rodi’s Favorite Books About Italy
Fractured Novels that Mirror the Uncertainty of Everyday Life