Mexico by James Oles

Mexico by James Oles

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Mexico by James Oles

This volume gathers a surprising and engaging sampling of more than five hundred pieces of printed matter: material that circulated between the 1910s and the 1960s, with prints run of anywhere from a thousand to tens of thousands of copies. These ephemeral, utilitarian publications flooded streets, newspaper stands, bookshops, and homes, in the common aim of disseminating an idealized image of what is considered typically Mexican. Drawn from private collections and the holdings of museums, with no claim to completeness, the material in Mexico: The Land of Charm ranges in size from stamps to posters, and includes supports such as books, illustrated magazines, photography magazines, songbooks and musical scores, almanacs and calendars, tourist guides and maps. The result is impressive, in terms of both individual examples and the collection as a whole: these images are now a part of Mexican history.
The foreword is by Steven Heller, Art Director for 33 years at the New York Times. Author, co-author and/or editor of over 100 books. He is considered the most renowned author of books on design and popular culture.
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ISBN 13 9788417975517
ISBN 10 8417975519
Title Mexico
Author James Oles
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher RM Verlag SL
Year published 2021-10-28
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.