First World War Posters
London: Flame Tree Publishing, 2013. Hardcover.
Very Good, overall. The book block is clean and unmarked. The jacket shows chipping around the head of the spine, which also affects the case. Otherwise, minimally worn. Color illustrations throughout. 144 pages. 8.5” x 9.25”.
“The First World War saw the first real use of posters for propaganda purposes on a large scale. For the allied nations, posters provided a means for governments to communicate en masse with their people. No member of the public was left out—appeals were made to men, women and children to do their bit for the war…”
Art historian Rosalind Ormiston’s smart analysis of these posters categorizes them by message, everything from emotional blackmail to rationing and thrift. The power of the imagery still resonates today.
ISBN: 9780857758163
Price: $35.00