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by Marc H. Choko (Author), David L. Jones (Author) "Use of the large-format colour poster in advertising spread from Europe to North America in the 1880s, and the Canadian Pacific Railway, under the guiding..." (more)
Key Phrases: poster designs, poster art, commercial art, Canadian Pacific, Norman Fraser, Peter Ewart (more...)
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A most interesting picture of emergent transoceanic popular culture... Ample fine illustrations and readable text. -- R.W. Liscombe, Choice 06/2005

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Pays homage to the beauty of these timeless works of art... may cause an unstoppable urge to travel. (Passport to Travel 200412)

Design aficionados should enjoy this... a time capsule of graphic design trends in advertising and promotion. (Quill and Quire 200411)

Stunning promotional posters to entice travelers... will intrigue art lovers and history buffs alike. (Kitchener-Waterloo Record 200506)

Much more than corporate advertisements. They are iconic images that contributed to a national Canadian identity... handsome collection. (Alan Hustak Montreal Gazette 20041204)

A most interesting picture of emergent transoceanic popular culture... Ample fine illustrations and readable text. (R.W. Liscombe Choice 20041113)

Bright and nostalgic commercial art. (Globe and Mail )

Colorful posters depicting romantic scenery and carefree vacationers... handsome historical overview. (Lynn Van Matre Chicago Tribune )

Sumptuous, lavish and beautifully produced, this exquisite volume exhibits nearly a century of poster art. (Glen Ellis Rotunda )

More than just a beautiful volume of stunning images, Posters of the Canadian Pacific is a cultural time capsule. (David Middleton January Magazine )

Many vividly reproduced full-page examples... The CPR posters were the stained-glass windows of their time. (George Fetherling Saint John Telegraph-Journal )

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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Firefly Books; 1st ed edition (October 2, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1552979172
  • ISBN-13: 978-1552979174
  • Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #742,624 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #39 in  Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Travel > Canada
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Use of the large-format colour poster in advertising spread from Europe to North America in the 1880s, and the Canadian Pacific Railway, under the guiding hand and discerning eye of its builder, William Van Horne, was quick to avail itself of the new medium. Read the first page
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poster designs, poster art, commercial art
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Canadian Pacific, Norman Fraser, Peter Ewart, Exhibits Branch, United States, Great Britain, Van Horne, New York, Roger Couillard, North Atlantic, Odin Rosenvinge, Thomas Hall, Quebec City, Tom Purvis, British Empire, Bulman Bros, James Crockart, Kenneth Shoesmith, West Indies, Windsor Station, Cannon Street, Courtesy of Library of Congress, Harry Hudson Rodmell, John Vickery
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5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book on Poster art, August 23, 2008
Don't miss this book. Beautifully produced and a fitting tribute to the poster artists of the period.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for a Great Subject, January 8, 2008
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A beautifully produced retrospective of the posters of a distinctly Canadian company. This book is full of large high quality reproductions of travel posters commissioned by the Canadian Pacific, ranging from classic illustrations to beautiful typography. A must have for fans of vintage travel posters or posters in general, and a good source of inspiration for designers.
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