Editor: Robert Opie
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication: 1987, First Edition
Binding: Hardcover, section sewn
Pages: 144
Size: 230 x 230
Text: English
ISBN: 0671654411
(Preface) 'Labels - whether on a fruit can, a whisky bottle or a piece of luggage - have become something of an art form. No longer merely a 'description of contents', they display a wealth of stimulating visual images. Since their first appearance over 300 years ago, labels and label design have been transformed, not only by the development of reproduction techniques and the changing styles of graphic design, but also by the requirements of modern marketing methods.
The Art of the Label is a fully illustrated guide to the colourful world of labels. Drawing upon the extensive Robert Opie Collection of over 30,000 labels from around the world, the book is a unique visual history and provides a fascinating insight into the way design has come to play such an important role in our lives. Robert Opie analyses the major factors that have influenced label design and has organised his selection of over 1000 labels according to the products they describe, covering medicines, toiletries, drink, food, tobacco and household goods.
Rounding off with a feature on collecting, The Art of the Label is a stunning compendium of creative images - both old and new - and is a constant source of inspiration.
Condition: Very Good. Shelf ware consistent with age. Rubbing, tanning and markings to cover/edges. Tare to head of spine on dust sleeve. Please note that some product listings use stock imagery, so the item received may not be the item shown.
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