AMERICAN POSTER RENAISSANCE: THE GREAT AGE OF POSTER DESIGN, 1890-1900
Worth buying if: You collect or study late‑19th‑century American graphic art.
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Summary
Robert U. Johnson chronicles the flourishing of American poster art during 1890–1900 in a comprehensive, heavily illustrated volume that traces designers, commercial contexts, and visual trends across 752 pages.
Why this book now
For readers and designers revisiting turn‑of‑the‑century visual culture, this exhaustive 1990 compilation remains a key reference on the era's poster revolution.
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- You collect or study late‑19th‑century American graphic art.
- You want a long, image‑forward reference on poster designers and trends.
- When you want complex relationships, the author builds a climate and mood so fully that the setting feels like another character in the story.
- You prefer short overviews or slim picture books.
- You need a recent reinterpretation or updated scholarship after 1990.
- When you prefer definitive resolutions, the pacing favors careful development over immediate thrills.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780890095737
Worth buying if: You collect or study late‑19th‑century American graphic art.
Skip it if: You prefer short overviews or slim picture books.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
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At 752 pages, expect a substantial, museum‑style deep dive best browsed in sections rather than read straight through.
What stands out here
This Book Sales 1990 edition is notable for its exhaustive scope and extensive illustrations documenting American poster design from 1890–1900.
Best way to approach it
Use it as a reference: inspect plates, dip into chapters on individual designers or themes, and cross‑reference images with the accompanying commentary.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780890095737
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