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This is a fascinating look at the medium of the poster in
the current climate of competing electronic communication.
Angharad Lewis, from the UK magazine, Grafik, discusses the
success or failure of the poster as a medium today, against
rival mediums such as email and the internet. Is the
traditional democracy and accessibility of the public
poster still relevant, when contrasted with the closely
targeted audience of electronic media.
The history of the poster and contemporary approaches are
discussed, as well as poster-specific graphics,
illustration, photography and typography. More than 100
posters are presented, each with an illuminating discussion
of problem, solution, background, budget and mechanical
details.
A highly entertaining, contemporary and informative book
about an enduring art form.
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