Toys. 100 Years of All-American Toy Ads

by Steven Heller and Jim Heimann

Up until the 20th century, children's play was not a subject that demanded much attention. While objects that entertained children have been present from ancient history, it was only with industrial mass production--and a developing urban middle class--that toys appeared more frequently. As playthings began to display a robust economic performance, an industry rose to provide this new market with the objects of their desire. European manufacturers...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3836566559
• ISBN13: 9783836566551
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Taschen
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 5.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.6" x 11.0"