Poster Art


"Iconography of Power"

Soviet Political Posters Under Lenin and Stalin

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"Studies on the History of Society & Culture" series; The Bolsheviks produced thousands of vivid and compelling posters after they seized power in October 1917. This book traces the way Soviet propaganda art shaped the mentality of the Russian people and was itself shaped by attitudes and assumptions. It includes posters dating from the final decades of the old regime to the death of Stalin. With 8 colour plates, 92 b&w illustrations. New ed. Paperback, 385 pages. Size: 235 x 155 mm. Weight: 579g.
Author:  Bonnell, Victoria E.
ISBN:  0520221532
Publisher:  University Presses of California, Columbia and Princeton
Date:  1999  (United States)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Poster Art

"British Film Posters"

An Illustrated History

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The first complete history of illustrated film posters in the UK covers every aspect of design, printing and display from the Victorian era to the arrival of DeskTop Publishing in the 1980s. British Film Posters examins the contribution 'vintage' film posters have made to British popular art of the 20th century. With illustrations. Paperback, 304 pages. Size: 273 x 203 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author:  Branaghan, Sim Chibnall, Stephen
ISBN:  1844572218
Publisher:  British Film Institute
Date:  2006  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Poster Art

"Posters of the Cold War"

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The poster was a key medium in the Cold War, used to produce both fear and loyalty at home and abroad. This title surveys poster design from the late 1940s when the 'Iron Curtain' was drawn across Europe to the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union in the early 1990s. With ill. Paperback, 96 pages. Size: 280 x 210 mm. Weight: 552g.
Author:  Crowley, David
ISBN:  1851775455
Publisher:  V & a Publishing
Date:  2008  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Poster Art

"Chinese Revolutionary Posters"

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The Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in China produced thousands of social and political posters to exhort Chinese people in the sweeping transformation of Chinese society. This title collects more than 150 of these posters, complemented by a text on their social and artistic context, and an account of living in Beijing during Revolution. With 170 colour images. Paperback, 144 pages. Size: 267 x 203 mm. Weight: 629g.
Author:  Cushing, Lincoln Tompkins, Ann
ISBN:  0811859460
Publisher:  Chronicle Books
Date:  2007  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Poster Art

"Swag"

Rock Posters of the '90S

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With more than 250 posters by over 50 designers, this book is an introduction to the world of the concert poster art of the 1990s and the cutting-edge music it was created for - from Nirvana and Pearl Jam to Sonic Youth and the Velvet Underground. With 250 colour illustrations. Paperback, 160 pages. Size: 305 x 229 mm. Weight: 814g.
Author:  Drate, Spencer Chantry, Art
ISBN:  0810991152
Publisher:  Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Date:  2003  (United States)
Readership:  Tertiary Education (Us: College) Poster Art

"The Independent Movie Poster Book"

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The first movie poster book devoted exclusively to independent films - showcases some of the most provocative and original movie posters ever created. With 209 full colour illustrations. Paperback, 176 pages. Size: 305 x 230 mm. Weight: 876g.
Author:  Drate, Spencer Salavetz, Judith
ISBN:  081099190X
Publisher:  Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Date:  2005  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Poster Art

"Swag 2"

Rock Posters of the '90S and Beyond

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Such graphic manifestos of rock rebellion have long provided a visual complement to the music, gaining increased relevance and renown in the '90s by defying the disembodied nature of the digital revolution. With colour illustrations, colour / b&w / tt photos. Paperback, 160 pages. Size: 305 x 229 mm. Weight: 811g.
Author:  Drate, Spencer Salavetz, Judith
ISBN:  0810992353
Publisher:  Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Date:  2005  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Poster Art

"Fly Now!"

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Features a poster collection of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: posters of hot-air balloons, stunt planes, flying boats, gliders, and the first luxury liners. This book details the story of flight and the impact of these posters on politics, culture, business, and art history. With 120 colour photographs. Paperback, 192 pages. Size: 254 x 213 mm. Weight: 656g.
Author:  Gernstein London, Joanne
ISBN:  1426202903
Publisher:  National Geographic Society
Date:  2008  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Poster Art

"Bibendum"

100 Years of the Michelin Man in Posters

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A nostalgic look back at the famous Michelin Man, with one hundred years of posters. With colour photographs. Hardback, 164 pages. Size: 317 x 253 mm. Weight: 1385g.
Author:  Gonzales, Pierre-Gabriel
ISBN:  2061499015
Publisher:  Michelin Travel Publications
Date:  1998  (France)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Poster Art

"Classic Science Fiction Movie Posters"

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With 6 colour illustrations. Paperback, 6 pages. Size: 305 x 229 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author:  Grafton, Carol Belanger
ISBN:  0486449181
Publisher:  Dover Publications Inc.
Date:  2006  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Poster Art

"Art of Modern Rock"

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The Art of Modern Rock is set to be the first and last word on today's concert posters and promotional art, featuring over 1500 exemplary rock posters from over 200 international studios and artists. With 1650 colour illustrations. Hardback, 492 pages. Size: 330 x 280 mm. Weight: 3577g.
Author:  Grushkin, Paul King, Dennis
ISBN:  081184529X
Publisher:  Chronicle Books
Date:  2004  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Poster Art

"All Men Are Brothers"

Graphic Designers

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With 2, 000 full colour illustrations. Paperback, 660 pages. Size: 250 x 180 mm. Weight: 1918g.
Author:  He, Jianping
ISBN:  9076886709
Publisher:  Tectum,Belgium
Date:  2008  (Belgium)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Poster Art

"New Poster Art"

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Despite the competing claims of all the 'new' modes of communication, such as radio, TV and the Internet, the poster still packs a punch. This book surveys and presents posters, including work by designers as Jennifer Moria, Stefan Sagmeister, Niklaus Troxter, Rene Knip and Paul Davis. With 227 colour illustrations. Paperback, 240 pages. Size: 270 x 210 mm. Weight: 1118g.
Author:  Jong, Cees De Burger, Sefanie Both, Jorre
ISBN:  0500287236
Publisher:  Thames & Hudson Ltd
Date:  2008  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Poster Art

"Art of Modern Rock"

Poster Girls

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Filled with classic art as well as loads of material - all of it focused on the sexy female icons of the poster world, this title is suitable for those who like posters, and those who like girls. With 300 colour illustrations. Paperback, 176 pages. Size: 205 x 150 mm. Weight: 520g.
Author:  King, Dennis
ISBN:  0811861198
Publisher:  Chronicle Books
Date:  2008  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Poster Art

"Movie Poster"

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Structured chronologically with chapters covering four key eras in the history of the movies, this book illustrates the important movie posters focusing on influential designers, directors, movies, and genres. It also talks about famous designers and key directors, who had a strong influence on the design of their movie's posters. With 300 photographs, all in full colour. Paperback, 224 pages. Size: 260 x 216 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author:  King, Emily
ISBN:  1845332776
Publisher:  Mitchell Beazley
Date:  2006  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Poster Art

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