All-American Ads 1900-1919, Edited by Jim Heimann — First Taschen Flexicover

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All-American Ads 1900-1919, Edited by Jim Heimann — First Taschen Flexicover

Name: All-American Ads 1900-1919, Edited by Jim Heimann — First Taschen Flexicover
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4891
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Publication: Cologne, Taschen GmbH, 2003

Formatting: 4to, pp. 638.

Condition Report: Very Good. A remarkably robust and secure copy of this substantial flexicover volume, tightly bound with an uncreased spine despite its considerable weight. The pictorial card covers present vibrantly but exhibit minor shelf-wear, including mild rubbing to the extremities, a superficial bump to the spine head, and a moderate superficial indentation traversing the dark hull of the Aquitania on the front panel. The text block is square and firm, with the page edges showing only the faintest trace of handling dust. Internally, the volume is exceptionally clean, bright, and entirely free from foxing or prominent blemishes, offering crisp and beautifully preserved pages throughout.

Catalogue Note: First Taschen flexicover edition. Profusely illustrated throughout with full-colour reproductions of early twentieth-century American print advertisements, painstakingly digitally remastered to restore their original vibrancy. The volume features an insightful introduction by Steven Heller, with the primary text presented multilingually in English, German, French, Spanish, and Japanese.

While this title was originally produced for the mass market, this early 2003 printing has become increasingly uncommon on the open market in a solid, uncreased condition. The sheer weight of the 600-plus page text block often leads to severe spine cracking or structural failure in read copies, making intact examples highly desirable for design reference libraries.

Zoom back in time to the dawn of modern consumerism! This monumental visual anthology captures the exuberant spirit of the 1900s and 1910s, tracing the pivotal shift from text-heavy notices to the lavish, beautifully illustrated Art Nouveau visuals that defined a new era of advertising. Showcasing pristine original print ads for everything from the earliest automobiles and trans-Atlantic travel to fashion, food, and emerging technologies, this collection serves as a vibrant cultural time capsule. It offers an unparalleled window into the everyday lives, aspirations, and relentless optimism of a burgeoning American middle class.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Jim Heimann

Book Publisher: Taschen

Book Language: Multilingual (English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese)

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Art & Architecture

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 638

Book Publication Year: 2003

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Flexicover

Illustrator: Various

Book Series: Taschen All-American Ads

Country/region of manufacture: Cologne, Germany

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