British posters : advertising, art & activism / Catherine Flood.
Edition:
Pbk. ed.
Published / Created:
London : V&A ; 2012.New York : Distributed in North America by Harry N. Abrams, 2012.
Physical Description:
128 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
Collection:
Reference Library
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Foreword / Margaret Timmers -- 1. Moving through the mainstream. Post-war reconstruction -- Commercial art, graphic design and the 'creative revolution' -- The continuing power of the poster -- 2. Alternative directions. Pop, psychedelia and the poster boom -- Protest poster-making -- Posters and popular music -- 3. Into a digital age. Renaissance in outdoor advertising -- Bill posters will be prosecuted (Bill Posters is innocent) -- The art gallery of the streets -- 'People do love huge pieces of paper' -- Speaking truth to power.