The Graphic Design Sourcebook
200 Years of Commercial Art from the Robert Opie Collection
(Author) Robert OpieGlorious Graphics delves into the vast array of graphic design that surrounds us wherever we go, and has done so ever since printing was invented. Yet everyday graphics have mostly been ignored as an art form. From Victorian song sheets to French perfume labels, early matchboxes to decorative greetings cards, appealing cigarette packets to enticing holiday brochures, colourful advertisements to racy night club tickets, these miniature masterpieces deserve artistic recognition. With over a thousand images, Glorious Graphics is both an inspiring source book and a treasure trove of ideas; a true cornucopia of communication.
Robert Opie
Robert Opie is a British writer and historian known for his extensive collection of packaging and advertising materials. His most famous work, the Museum of Brands, Packaging, and Advertising in London, showcases the evolution of consumer culture. Opie's keen eye for detail and passion for preserving the past have made him a pioneering figure in the study of advertising history.