For a Better World: Posters from the United Nations - Softcover

Marks, Edward B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764913409 ISBN 13: 9780764913402

Publisher: Pomegranate Europe Ltd, 2000

Synopsis

These 150 color posters represent some of the UN's projects and aims in the later half of the 20th century. They depict the call for disarmament, the demand for human rights, the plight of refugees, and other humanitarian aims. The collection includes posters adapted from works by well-known artists, such as Rockwell, Picasso, and Erni. Also included are two posters from the League of Nations and prizewinners from various poster competitions. Commentary and artist biographies are provided by Marks (retired, USAID). UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan wrote the introduction. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Synopsis:

These 150 color posters represent some of the UN's projects and aims in the later half of the 20th century. They depict the call for disarmament, the demand for human rights, the plight of refugees, and other humanitarian aims. The collection includes posters adapted from works by well-known artists, such as Rockwell, Picasso, and Erni. Also includ

About this edition

• Publisher: Pomegranate Europe Ltd
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0764913409
• ISBN 13: 9780764913402
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 159
• Editor: Burke Katie