Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas…
Created in 1862 by American political cartoonist Thomas Nast, the white-bearded, red-suited Santa Claus has become synonymous with Christmas itself. This collection of American imagery from the first decades of the 20th century pays homage to Old St. Nick and his familiar cast of characters via vintage graphic and print media such as greeting cards, postcards, ads, decorations, and more. A brief introduction describes the evolution of Santa Claus and the tradition of Christmas.
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:
Cultural anthropologist and graphic design historian Jim Heimann is Executive Editor for TASCHEN America, and author of numerous books on architecture, pop culture, and the history of the West Coast, Los Angeles and Hollywood. His unrivaled private collection of ephemera has featured in museum exhibitions around the world and dozens of books.
About the author:
Steven Heller, co-chair of the School of Visual Arts MFA Designer as Author Program, writes the "Visuals" column for the New York Times Book Review, and is the author of 120 books on design, illustration, and satiric art.
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Christmas
Heimann, Jim (ED)
Heller, Steven Flexicover, 14 x 19.5 cm (5.5 x 7.7 in.), 192 pages $ 9.99 ISBN: 978-3-8228-4586-8 Multilingual Edition: English, French, German Availability: Not in Stock |
- Reviews (5 items)
„Wer noch Anregungen für die selbst gemalte Weihnachtskarte oder –dekoration braucht, der sollte in Christmas – Vintage Holiday Graphics blättern: wunderschön nostalgische Retro-Ansichten vom Weihnachtsmann und seinen Helfern.“
Weight Watchers, Köln, Germany
Weight Watchers, Köln, Germany
- Clippings (5 items)
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Tendances déco, Switzerland, December 01, 2006
Tendances déco, Switzerland, December 01, 2006
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