Will Bradley (1868ndash;1962) was among the first American artists to realize the immense possibilities creative design held for the business world. Experimenting with typefaces; decorative illustrations; layouts; and print; he produced posters; advertisements; book designs; and magazine covers that were practical as well as striking and original works of art. At the turn of the century; Bradley was in the forefront of the American Arts and Crafts Movement; and his iconic posters from the 1890s brought Art Nouveau into the forefront of American graphic art and advertising design. This full-color volume contains more than 100 examples of Bradleys finest work; revealing his skills as artist; illustrator; type designer; advertiser; and printer. From his earliest asymmetrical; curvilinear designs through his elegant adaptation of the Art Nouveau style; his bold typefaces; and his book illustrations; this collection reveals the wide and versatile range of Bradleys art. This edition includes Bradleys extremely readable "Notes Toward an Autobiography;" tracing the artists life from his work as a printers devil in Michigan through his career as an art supervisor for the vast Hearst printing empire. Bradleys reminiscences offer not only a personal introduction to his art but also fascinating glimpses of America during a colorful bygone era.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Vintage outer banksBy CustomerAnyone who has spent summers at the outer banks will love this book! We own a cottage there and I gave it to our2 neighbors for Christmas.. and they LOVED it as well!! The history of the outer banks keeps you immersed in the book.You dont want to stop reading because you are learning so much.Sarah Downing did a great job writing this book and a lotof research went in this book too. The history of the beach is so fascinating!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book. great photosBy James ButlerTitle says it all - almost. I wish the book had a map. to reference where these vintage lost places are. I am not very familiar with OBX. and when the book says "...was located at Smiths causeway at the old I-25 bypass..." that means nothing to me. And alas for the old Oasis Restaurant (with barefoot college waitresses...) pictured on the cover...why cant there be a place like that today?0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Loved itBy Nags Head ChickBrought back great memories of vacationing in Nags Head as a child. Wish there were a few more tid bits on places like Grays one floor Department store. Millers Pharmacy (milkshakes!). Forbes. Sam and Omies....but still loved it!
