This comprehensive catalogue gathers 100 years of ads selling all-time favorites and forgotten fads—everything from science kits, frilly dolls, and baseball mits to decoder rings, air rifles, and video games... Zobraziť viac
The 20th century saw fashion evolve from an exclusive Parisian salon business catering to a wealthy elite, into a global industry employing millions, with new trends whisked into stores before the last model has left the catwalk... Zobraziť viac
With the cold war ebbing, crime and inflation at record levels, and movie star-turned-President Ronald Reagan launching a Star Wars of his own, the 1980s did not seem likely to become one of the most outrageous, flamboyant... Zobraziť viac
“I love music so much and I had such ambition that I was willing to go way beyond what the hell they paid me for. I wanted people to look at the artwork and hear the music.”... Zobraziť viac
Gleaned from thousands of images, this companion set of books offers the best of American print advertising in the age of the “Big Idea.” At the height of American consumerism magazines were flooded with clever campaigns selling everything... Zobraziť viac
Until restaurants became commonplace in the late 1800s, printed menus for meals were rare commodities reserved for special occasions. As restaurants proliferated, the menu became more than just a culinary listing: it was an integral part of eating out, a Zobraziť viac
Welcome the most comprehensive visual history on all things surfing. With hundreds of images and essays by today's leading surf journalists, this publication spans photography, fashion, film, art, and music to... Zobraziť viac
Taschen (25 July 2009) - Passion for fashion. Between the first decade of the 20th century, when women were still locked into fi Zobraziť viac
Stencils are ubiquitous in the fields of industry, military, traffic and transportation, as well as in the home, often applied as ornamental patterns on cabinets, walls and floors. And because they are an affordable means of ... Zobraziť viac
Whether it’s flinging frozen rats or parading in holly evergreens, racing snails or carrying wives, human beings have long displayed their creativity in wild, odd, and sometimes just wonderful rituals and competitions.... Zobraziť viac
The company took a chance, and within months its record sales increased by over 800 per cent. His covers for Columbia - combining bold typography with modern, ... Zobraziť viac
Taschen GmbH - This title discusses about music for the eyes; the man who revolutionized record packaging; and, the golden age o Zobraziť viac
Henry Ford jump-started the age of the automobile with the first assembly-line car in 1908: the Model T. Over the next century the automobile evolved from chugging workhorse to tail fin–era showboat to sleek status symbol, ... Zobraziť viac
Since being introduced in the 19th century, when they were considered the bastard cousins of more refined serif types, slab serif typefaces have become ubiquitous. Prized for their bold visual impact and versatility, ... Zobraziť viac
This platinum tome is the most comprehensive visual history of surfing to date, marking a major cultural event as much as a publication. Following three and a half years of meticulous research, it brings together more than 900 images to ... Zobraziť viac
Taschen: What's Wrong in Tinseltown? The dark side of Los Angeles, 1920-1960 In the years following World War I, Los Angeles... Zobraziť viac
The aftermath of World War II brought unprecedented pride and prosperity to the American people. From Western Electric communication tools (for “the modern battle”) to Seagram’s whiskey (for “Men Who Plan Beyond Tomorrow”) to the... Zobraziť viac
Surf's up! TASCHEN's perpetual calendars for those of you whose datebooks have been replaced by smartphones. Zobraziť viac
From the first known photograph taken in Los Angeles to its most recent sweeping vistas, this photographic tribute to the City of Angels provides a fascinating journey through the city’s cultural, political, industrial, and sociological history... Zobraziť viac
