The Total Package The Secret History and Hidden Meanings of Boxes, Bottles, Cans, and Other Persuasive Containers Taschenbuch von Thomas Hine Räumungsverkauf

In this fascinating excursion through popular culture and marketing history, design critic Thomas Hine decodes the secret language of packaging — and explains the many subtle ways that boxes, bottles, and cans persuade us to spend our hard-earned money. Tracing the art and science of package design from its emergence late last century to today’s most instantly recognizable brand images — the Campbell’s soup can, the Coca-Cola bottle, the Marlboro box, and many others — Hine has written an essential book for students of popular culture, designers, marketers … and anyone who goes shopping. Über den Autor Thomas Hine writes on design and popular culture for the New York Times and other publication. he is the Multimedia editor of Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations and the author of two previous books.