Railway Posters, 9780747810841
Paperback
Iconic railway posters: more than just trains, a cultural journey.

Railway Posters

$31.40

  • Paperback

    64 pages

  • Release Date

    19 May 2012

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Summary

Capturing the Rails: A Journey Through Railway Poster Art

Railway posters hold immense appeal for contemporary audiences, but what fuels this enduring fascination? Iconic locomotives, glamorous figures, and memorable characters like Sunny South Sam showcase the ingenuity of railway marketing. These posters reveal railway history, technology, architectural triumphs, and the railways’ profound cultural and social impact.

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9780747810841
ISBN-10:0747810842
Series:Shire Library
Author:Lorna Frost
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:Shire Publications
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:64
Release Date:19 May 2012
Weight:169g
Dimensions:201mm x 142mm x 5mm
About The Author

Lorna Frost

Lorna Frost is Assistant Curator, Image Collections at the National Railway Museum.

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