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Halloween
Trick or treat (smell my feet!)
A guaranteed trip down memory lane, this book celebrates All Hallows' Eve in American graphic and print media from the early 1900s to the '60s. Featuring witches, ghouls, ghosts, and jack-o-lanterns, the scariest postcards and decorations, the silliest costumes and candid photos are collected here. With an introduction tracing the unexpected history of Halloween and its traditions, Vintage Halloween is a nostalgic tribute to one of America's favorite holidays.
About the Series:
More bang for your buck! "... a fast-food, high-energy fix on the topic at hand." The New York Times Book Review
About the editor:
Jim Heimann is Executive Editor for TASCHEN America in Los Angeles and the author of numerous books on architecture, popular culture, and Hollywood history.
About the author:
Steven Heller, a senior art director of the New York Times and co-chair of the School of Visual Arts MFA Design program, is the author of over one hundred books on design, popular culture, and satiric art. In addition to writing for over a dozen TASCHEN titles, his recent books include Design Literacy Second Edition, Stylepedia, and The Education of a Graphic Designer.
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Halloween
Heimann, Jim (ED)
Heller, Steven Flexicover 5.5 x 7.7 in., 192 pages, $ 9.99 ISBN: 978-3-8228-4585-1
Multilingual Edition: German, French, English Availability: Not in Stock |
- Reviews (4 items)
"October 31 is right around the corner. If you don`t have your Halloween costume picked out yet, maybe you simply need a stroll down memory lane to inspire an idea. Executive Editor for TASCHEN America, Jim Heimann, and Art Director of the New York Times and co-chair of the School of Visual Arts MFA Design program, Steven Heller, have put together Vintage Halloween, a nostalgic tribute to one of America`s favorite holidays."
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