SHELF SPACE Modern Package Design 1945-1965

This captivating collection showcases over 150 color photographs of iconic packaging from the mid-1940s to mid-1960s, appealing to both designers and pop culture enthusiasts. Jerry Jankowski highlights memorable pieces such as a Bing Crosby ice cream carton, Salvador Dali’s surrealist perfume bottle, the innovative Astronaut: The New Game of Outer Space, and playful items like Let's Do the Dishes for girls, chosen for their striking graphics, vintage motifs, social commentary, or quirky humor. The book features familiar classics like the bold Brillo soap pads package, Rice Krispies box, and an early Frisbee design, serving as cultural snapshots of a vibrant era when America was transitioning from the old west to the space age, reflecting a dynamic period of design innovation and societal change. Out of Print. Condition: Very Fine Minus. Very light cover and edge wear.