I’ve accumulated an archive of classic and vintage advertising and among my favorites are these gems from Dover. You can learn a lot about graphic deaign, typography, graphics and advertising just by studying successful ads from the past. That’s why these are such valuable resources for all illustrators and graphic designers — not to mention anyone in advertising or marketing! Below, you can share a bunch of samples from the books, but you’ll want to get the books for your library! They make excellent conversation and idea starters too! Enjoy!
I’ve accumulated an archive of classic and vintage advertising and among my favorites are these gems from Dover. You can learn a lot about graphic deaign, typography, graphics and advertising just by studying successful ads from the past. That’s why these are such valuable resources for all illustrators and graphic designers — not to mention anyone in advertising or marketing! Below, you can share a bunch of samples from the books, but you’ll want to get the books for your library! They make excellent conversation and idea starters too! Enjoy!
Those Were the Days: Weird and Wacky Ads of Yesteryear
Stroll back in time for a lighthearted view of early advertising at its best — and worst — from 1890 to 1910. This historical scrapbook showcases more than 600 advertisements by well-known companies such as Cadillac, Pillsbury, Remington, and The Ladies Home Journal. It also includes ads for such now-defunct items as the Talk-o-phone, velvet-grip garters, Dr. Scott’s Electric Hair Brush, and other curiosities. A treat for nostalgia fans, this illustrated compilation includes an index for quick reference. 240 pages
Ads of Yesteryear by Floyd Clymer and Paul Dickson See the Table of Contents to be amazed!
Full-Color Vintage Advertising Illustrations
Full-Color Vintage Advertising Illustrations Add dramatic, eye-catching appeal to your print and craft projects with these vivid antique ads. This collection comprises 210 of the finest examples of commercial art from the 1910s and 1920s. Ranging from elegant ladies in picture hats to dramatic images of modern industry, it includes a rich selection of catalog covers, calendars, announcements, and posters. Full-Color Vintage Advertising Illustrations Clip Art CD-ROM by Dover
Vintage Automobile Ads and Posters
Over 120 full-color images highlight a splendid variety of cars produced by European and American manufacturers, including Marmon, Pierce-Arrow, Studebaker, Reo, Packard, Nash, LaSalle, and Hupmobile. They’re perfect for adding a touch of nostalgic appeal to print and web projects. Vintage Automobile Ads and Posters Clip Art by Carol Belanger Grafton
The 100 Greatest Advertisements 1852-1958: Who Wrote Them and What They Did
The 100 Greatest Advertisements 1852-1958: Who Wrote Them and What They Did Styles in advertising will change, but there is no copywriter, artist, or campaign planner who will not profit by studying proved successes, whether of 50 years ago or today. In this single volume are 100 of what are probably among the most successful advertisements ever to appear in print, plus an additiional 13 added especially for this edition.
These 113 ads are proven salesmen almost every one had phenomenal results. (Click to read a lot more about this essential reference on advertising) The 100 Greatest Advertisements 1852-1958 by Julian Watkins