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The Art of the WPA
Quirk Books
November 2008
On Sale: October 28, 2008
240 pages
ISBN: 1594742928
EAN: 9781594742927
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction Photography
This lavish coffee-table book highlights 500 of the best
posters produced by the Works Progress Administration (WPA)
during America's 1930s and 1940s. The WPA employed hundreds
of out-of-work artists to raise awareness about public
issues and civic life in the United States. These posters
provide a snapshot of life (and graphic design) during the
Great Depression and offer timeless messages about the
merits of hard work, good parenting, a clean house, and
healthy personal hygiene. "Posters for the People" includes
many 'new' images never before published in book form. Full
of beautifully reproduced images and fascinating text about
a decisive moment in American history, "Posters for the
People" is essential reading for artists, designers,
collectors of Americana, and anyone interested in U.S. history.
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