Firecrackers! : An Eye-Popping Collection of Chinese Firework Art

Mingo, Jack, Moyer, George, Dotz, Warren

ISBN 10: 1580089038 / ISBN 13: 9781580089036

Published by Ten Speed Press, 2008

Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 10335500-6

Synopsis:

Firecrackers, sparklers, and rockets offer maximum flash for minimum cash, and over the years, manufacturers have created dazzling labels to hype their pyrotechnic products. FIRECRACKERS! pays tribute to this eye-popping art form, featuring some of the most vibrant and eccentric labels from the 1950s and 1960s. Conjuring memories of outdoor celebrations and childhood mischief, this scintillating collection of pop culture artifacts will kindle the imaginations of advertising art aficionados, paper ephemera collectors, and fireworks enthusiasts alike.

An explosive gift book featuring more than 180 rare vintage Chinese firecracker labels from one of the largest collections in the United States. A great resource for graphic artists, designers, and collectors of paper ephemera or advertising art.

About the Author: WARREN DOTZ is a pop culture historian and the author of eight books on advertising art. As an authority on product label art, his commentary has appeared in Advertising Age, Brandweek, and the New York Times Magazine. He lives and works in Berkeley, California.


JACK MINGO is a writer with more than a dozen books and numerous articles in scores of publications to his credit. He lives in Alameda, California.


GEORGE MOYER is a licensed pyrotechnician and a lifelong collector of firecracker labels with one of the largest collections in the United States. He lives in Pottsville, Pennsylvania.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Firecrackers! : An Eye-Popping Collection of...
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good