The Poster: 200 Years of Art and History

This stunningly illustrated book examines the history of poster design and its relation to the arts and broader culture.

The poster is a versatile marketing tool widely used from the 19th century to today for everything from political events to movies. A good poster has many layers, it goes beyond advertising and makes statements about style, history, fashion, and taste at the time. It is these layers that can turn a poster into a work of art. This book showcases 480 posters by more than 200...