Advertising Barns: Vanishing American Landmarks - Hardcover

Simmonds, William

 
9780760320839: Advertising Barns: Vanishing American Landmarks
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0760320837 ISBN 13: 9780760320839
Verlag: Voyageur Press, 2004

Inhaltsangabe

The history of these gorgeous old bits of roadside Americana comes to life with stunning photographs of these crumbling relics of America's rural past. Featuring Mail Pouch Tobacco barns as well as others painted with old-fashioned advertisements, this book includes a profile of a man who painted hundreds of Mail Pouch Tobacco barns. A nostalgic look at the way America used to advertise and photographs of barn ad memorabilia, this beautiful book is a sure bet to tug at the heartstrings of those who long for a simpler time.- This great, nostalgic title will sell as a gift book to Americana and history buffs during the Holiday Season. Its the perfect present for Grandpa and Grandma.- Most Americans, while on vacation, have seen these barns adorned in advertising slogans along the road. These barns are a piece of American history that is disappearing.- The only book in print covering this topic.About the AuthorWilliam G. Simmonds is a senior graphic designer for a large Northeast Ohio corporation. He graduated from Kent State University in 1975 and makes his home in Chardon, Ohio. He has photographed more than 600 Mail Pouch and other ad barns. By doing so he hopes to preserve the memory of these nostalgic structures for future generations.

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Verlag
Voyageur Press
Erscheinungsdatum
2004
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0760320837
ISBN 13 
9780760320839
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Anzahl der Seiten
128
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