Matchbox Labels

Neither an encyclopedia for philumenists , nor a detailed history, but simply a visual celebration of color and design: a huge display of popular art from countries ranging from Sweden to India. The limits of this tiny rectangular box have challenged designers to create works that, in many ways, resemble miniature posters, selling the product (fire!) with vivid visual appeal. Organized in sections: people; architecture; transport; animals; objects; industry; leisure; graphics. Over 2,000 examples. Text in English, French, Spanish. Color illustrations throughout. 400p.