All-American Ads of the 50s

All-American Ads of the 50s

Jim Heimann, 2018

Overview

This collection showcases American advertising from the 1950s, a period of perceived national pride and security. Advertisements from this era often promoted a wide range of products and experiences, reflecting the prevailing consumer culture. Examples include promotions for vacations featuring atomic bomb detonations and cigarettes marketed as mood enhancers. The ads cover diverse items, from household appliances like automatic washers to automobiles promising a new outlook, and even designer furniture.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in mid-century American culture and history.
• Those fascinated by the evolution of advertising and consumerism.
• Collectors of vintage design and ephemera.

Key features

• Language: English
• Hardcover binding
• 680 pages
• ISBN: 9783836551328
• Publisher: Taschen
• Published: 2018