Hey Skinny! Great Advertisements from the Golden Age of Comic Books [Paperback]

Miles Beller (Author), Jerry Liebowitz (Collaborator)

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (April 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811808289
• ISBN-13: 978-0811808286
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #661,831 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book of unusual advertising nostalgia, January 3, 1998

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This review is from: Hey Skinny! Great Advertisements from the Golden Age of Comic Books (Paperback)

As a kid, did you prefer reading cereal boxes to reading books? Ever order something from an ad in the back of a comic book? If so, you'd be crazy not to get this wonderful book ("while supplies last"). It's loaded with some of the most outrageous (yet authentic) comic book advertising ever created. From Sea Monkeys to "FREE" monkeys, the ads are all reproduced in living color (in some cases far better than the originals!). You'll find all the great, original hype and propaganda far more outrageous than would be acceptable by today's advertising standards (and that's saying something)! There are familiar ads of years gone by, and more than a few unusual ads that you've likely never seen before. This book is an absolute bargain for anyone who wants a flashback of fun nostalgia. It's entertaining and a joy to read. In fact, you might just rekindle that burning urge to rush out and buy yourself an ant farm. Highly recommended!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars still laughing!!, June 21, 2010

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This review is from: Hey Skinny! Great Advertisements from the Golden Age of Comic Books (Paperback)

My friends & I are still laughing about this book! Someone I know found it on the "dollar rack" at the library & thought I might like it. I want to send for the "Invisible Helmet" as soon I get the $$. The graphics are one of the funniest things, check out the used girls dresses ad, the dresses are scattered about & the faces are superimposed on the neckline, they look like mutant children. A real glimpse into the not so distant past.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars humorous, June 22, 2007

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This review is from: Hey Skinny! Great Advertisements from the Golden Age of Comic Books (Paperback)

This book is a fun and easy read - actually, there isn't much reading really. Definitely a fun buy! The imaginary is excellent.