Menu Design in America, 1850

Description: Menu Design in America, 1850–1985 VERY GOOD -Book is in Very Good condition with some shelf wear, light loss of gloss, etc but no major issues like creases, missing pages, water damage, ripped cover, etc. Book likely has a remainder mark. Creators: John Mariani, Steven Heller, Jim Heimann (Edited by) Publisher: TASCHEN ISBN: 9783836526623 Binding: Hardcover Pages: 392 pages On Sale Date: 7/1/2011 Dimensions: 12.5 in H | 9.8 in W | 0.7 lb Wt Gastronomy meets graphics, in this irresistible collection of American menus from the mid-19th century to the 1980s. Not only an excellent insight into our evolving eating habits, this lineup of some 800 designs also serves as a history of graphic styles, designed to entice, excite, and titillate our palates over the years. Until restaurants became commonplace in the late 1800s, printed menus for meals were rare commodities reserved for special occasions. As restaurants proliferated, the menu became more than just a culinary listing. The design of the menu became an integral part of eating out and as such menus became a marketing tool and a favored keepsake. Menu Design is an omnibus showcasing the best examples of this graphic art. With nearly 800 examples, illustrated in vibrant color, this deluxe volume not only showcases this extraordinary collection of paper ephemera but serves as a history of restaurants and dining out in America. In addition to the menu covers, many menu interiors are featured providing an epicurean tour and insight into more than a hundred years of dining out. An introduction on the history of menu design by graphic design writer Steven Heller and extended captions by culinary historian John Mariani accompany the menus throughout the book. Various photographs of restaurants round out this compendium that will appeal to anyone who enjoys graphic and gastronomic history. Image and Condition Note - We typically have multiple copies of the titles we sell. Whether using a stock or our own image, shipped books are usually not the actual book pictured and are a representation of the title and condition. We feel strongly that the shipped book will match the condition in our guideline. We buy books directly from publishers and authorized secondary distributors. The majority of our books are unsold returns from retailers to distributors and have never been purchased by an end consumer. We don't buy books from thrift stores or library sales to resell. All of our books are stored in commercial warehousing in a smoke and pet-free environment. Features Details FREE AND COMBINED SHIPPING OFFERS See Shipping, returns, and payments tab for more information on our combined shipping offer. Use eBay's cart feature to add more listings for a combined shipping discount. RETURNS Although we do our best to make sure your purchase makes it there in the stated condition, things do happen in transit. Please use the eBay return system to request a return on any purchase. ABOUT US We are an authorized supplier of graphic novels and related collectibles. The majority of our book listings were purchased directly from the publisher or from the publisher's exclusive remainder distributor.

Price: 47.35 USD

Location: Dayton, Ohio

End Time: 2024-12-20T14:49:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD