Posters of the Art Deco period, which once graced billboards and walls
to advertise every variety of product, service, entertainment, or
political cause, are today prized for the richness of their design and
ingenuity; they offer inspiration for graphic designers and are highly
collectible. Now, William Crouse, a long-time poster aficionado and
collector, has selected more than 300 of the most sought-after examples
of poster art created between the World Wars to include in this
definitive volume. Organized thematically (aviation, communication,
fashion, etc.), The Art Deco Poster presents a jaunty cavalcade of
international poster design, and includes rare and unique examples by
masters of the art form, including Nizzoli, Cassandre, and Beall. Each
poster--superbly photographed under carefully controlled conditions--is
accompanied by an informative caption that addresses the aesthetic,
sociological, economic, and/or political context of the image. The book
includes an introduction by well-known Art Deco specialist Alastair
Duncan. Praise for The Art Deco Poster:
A handsome new volume...slick streamlines and speed are in abundance in
this great collection of work. - Creative Review
The time period between the two World Wars was a golden age of graphic
design, an era when posters were a true art form. William Crouse has
compiled over 300 beautiful examples in his new book, The Art Deco
Poster. -PopSugar
A feast for the eyes, this book is a wonderful study of an important
graphic design genre. -Antiques and the Arts Weekly
