ROBERT OPIE

The Graphic Design Sourcebook 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 The Graphic Design Sourcebook is both an inspiring source book and a treasure trove of ideas a true cornucopia of communication

An evocative, vivid and vibrant look at British history, this book uses Robert Opie''s collection of ephemera to give us a glimpse of a bygone age.The Edwardian Scrapbook conjures up a remarkable insight into British life a hundred years ago. This was the era that saw Teddy Bears and Peter Rabbit, Meccano and Plastercine, Ping-Pong and Diabolo. The innovative picture postcard caught the mood of the moment, from the saucy seaside scene to the humour of motoring and the birth of aviation. Brimful with imagery and packed with information, each book profusely illustrates a unique period in history. Hundreds of images from Robert''s unrivalled personal collection.