A century-spanning visual journey through the world's most fascinating city as promoted by the top advertisers and artists of poster history
A stunning century-spanning visual journey through the worlds most fascinating city as promoted by the top advertisers and artists of poster history. From the Statue of Liberty to Times Square, Harlem to Coney Island, this iconic art book covers 100 years of how New York City was sold to the world via graphic design. The books historic posters feature New York Citys iconic skyline, unique architecture, and the warmth and charms of its individual neighborhoods.
With artwork that depicts landmark events that made NYC the capital of style and entertainment, these posters capture and promote the ever-changing, idealized view of the city.
Wonder City of the World features essays from PBSs
Antiques Roadshow star, antiques expert, and author Nicholas D. Lowry alongside co-authors Angelina Lippert, Tim Medland, and Catherine Bindman and design experts Colette Gaiter, Jon Key, Jennifer Rittner, and Michele Washington.
The perfect gift for fans of the City That Never Sleeps.
Table of Contents:- Early New York Tourism
- Emblem of a Nation
- Lady Liberty
- New York by Rail
- New York from the Sea
- The New York World''s Fairs
- New York from the Air
- Times Square: The Heart of New York
- Streetscapes & Urban Oases
- End of an Era
Featured Essays:- David Kleins New York
- Ive Seen the Future: Sascha Maurers Posters for the 1939 New York Worlds Fair
- Soft Light, Big City: Leslie Ragans New York Posters
- The Enemy is at the Gate of New York: Joseph Pennells Wartime Warning
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