{"product_id":"broadway-poster-art-nicholas-van-hoogstraten-9780764367519","title":"Broadway Poster Art: 1945-1969","description":"Fans of the theatre will be thrilled to discover the original posters for hundreds of Broadway's biggest and most beloved hits, including \u003cem\u003eMy Fair Lady\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Fantasticks\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHello, Dolly!\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFiddler on the Roof\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDeath of a Salesman\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Raisin in the Sun\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eA Streetcar Named Desire\u003c\/em\u003e--plus rare and striking designs that tried in vain to sell some of the era's epic flops. In addition to being an important resource, this book is a fun read thanks to the inclusion of previously untold stories of the men and women behind the shows and the art. Featuring\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - a treasure trove of masterpieces by the theatreʼs best illustrators, designers, photographers, and graphic artists, including Charles Addams, Peter Arno, Saul Bass, Eileen Darby, Whitney Darrow Jr., Hap Hadley, Al Hirschfeld, and David Klein;\u003cbr\u003e - never-before-seen artist progressions from conception to completion, as well as alternate and rejected designs;\u003cbr\u003e - facts and legends about the productions;\u003cbr\u003e - a look at how the posters were used around the city;\u003cbr\u003e - rare images--many one of a kind--sourced from private collections, archives, and libraries nationwide; and\u003cbr\u003e - an index of artists and shows.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The deepest dive ever into this colorful corner of American show business, this opus boasts an appeal that goes far beyond just poster fans. \u003cem\u003eBroadway Poster Art: 1945-1969\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-have for anyone with a love of the performing arts, graphic design, entertainment history, and Broadway's golden age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nicholas Van Hoogstraten\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 076436751X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780764367519\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Schiffer Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.10lbs","brand":"Nicholas Van Hoogstraten","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46024953594111,"sku":"9780764367519","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c0457462-0aae-45ce-a66b-997f976d4a26.jpg?v=1723129614","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/broadway-poster-art-nicholas-van-hoogstraten-9780764367519","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}