Ever crack open a can of Chief Oshkosh of Wisconsin, or sample Pabst's Big Cat Malt Liquor? Remember the original St. Pauli Girl, Tennent's bevy of lager lovelies, or Olde Frothingslosh ("the pale stale ale with the foam on the bottom")? Presented alphabetically by brand, the nearly 500 cans collected here come from thirty countries and range from the iconic to the obscure to the downright bizarre. From long-forgotten brews to classic brands that have changed their look but never gone out of style, Beer offers a peek into the last century of beer culture, exploring what we drank, how we drank it, and why we picked it off the shelf. While it may not be as refreshing as a frosty cold can of Bud, cracking open this book is certain to stimulate beer lovers and design fans alike.
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Dan Becker is a Midwest-born designer who studied graphic design at the University of Cincinnati. He lives and works in San Francisco.
Lance Wilson is a designer residing in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Lance Wilson is a designer residing in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Joyce Solano
Format:Paperback
While, I'm not an avid collector- I'm a loyal beer drinker and this book looks awesome next to all my mixology and cocktail titles. The creative direction is impressive, the photos are worthy of framed artwork and I never get bored flipping through it. I plan on getting my Dad and brother copies too.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By jason crase
Format:Paperback
While I can see how this book would not fulfill the need of those avid collectors looking for a book to fill their particular niche - mint examples of obscure cans - it does do what it claims to do quite well. "Beer" is a portrait of a single collection with the focus less on obscurity and more on aesthetics. From a design perspective this book is nearly perfect - a collection of well shot graphics spanning, more or less, the better part of the 20th century. Beautifully laid out, "Beer" also presents a bit of history to support the photos. If you're a seasoned collector this book is probably not for you. However, for the designers out there who happen to love beer - or even those of you just looking for something nice to have on the coffee table - get psyched.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Jayeon Kim
Format:Paperback
I'm not some serious beer can collector at all, yet I always appreciate beautiful vintage stuff. That's exactly why I adore this book. This book really shows off vintage art and design from old cans. I've never seen cans with cute goats and pumpkins illustrated on a beer can. The photos of the cans are big and gorgeous. The variety of the images is also great. I see some talk about the rust as a negative thing but I, as a non-collector, think it actually reveals part of the natural beauty of vintage cans.
They've got small interesting stories about some cans, which gives the book more warmth and personality.
They've got small interesting stories about some cans, which gives the book more warmth and personality.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for fans of old design
I'm not a fan of beer. I'm not a fan of collecting beer cans. I am however a fan of beautiful design, which is why I bought this book. Not all the cans are good. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jim Hutchins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Read
Book was excellent enjoyed reading it. Really puts the US on the map in terms of Beer offers a lot of historical and geographical information.
Published 12 months ago by MRiv
5.0 out of 5 stars
The perfect gift for beer enthusiasts
I recently picked up a copy of Beer and was immediately blown away by the quality of the photography and thoughtful design layout. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Josh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great collection of photos for a beer lover
I think the photos of the beer cans are quite remarkable. I am not a collector just someone who sells a lot of beer and found it a unique item to show and discuss with customers. Read more
Published on April 14, 2011 by Laurie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great beer, great design!
The photography is amazing. Really highlights old beer-can designs well. As a designer, it's a great book to look through, especially for some inspiration. Good mix of brands too.
Published on April 12, 2011 by AP
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Unique Treasure
I am blown away by the photography and design of this book as well as the rarity of the cans featured. Read more
Published on April 11, 2011 by Gina Day
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Art, Very Interesting
I feel that the previous reviewers were only disappointed due to preconceived notions. I do not speak from a collectors perspective, but I found BEER to be very entertaining and... Read more
Published on April 8, 2011 by D. Mackey
1.0 out of 5 stars
poor can selection.....
I agree with the previous reviewer. Poor selection of cans, (not rare, and not interesting, I mean Little Muskego????)Surely they could have picked better cans. Also, rusted cans? Read more
Published on April 7, 2011 by S. Mason
2.0 out of 5 stars
Great Photos - Bad Cans
I purchased this book for my husband who is an avid beer can collector. There are so few newer books on the subject that I jumped at the chance to get him something related to his... Read more
Published on March 5, 2011 by Tina G
