Retro Flyers of Osaka Taisho Showa Era Japanese Commercial Design Book

by Setsuya Hashizume

$57 · Offered by eBay

Thank you for visiting. A fascinating Japanese book featuring retro commercial flyers and graphic designs from Osaka during the Taisho and early Showa periods. The book carefully selects and introduces outstanding flyers distributed in the busy streets of Osaka during the early 20th century. These historical advertisements include department store maps, retail product advertisements, restaurant and cafe promotions, theater information, travel advertisements, and election posters. The collection provides a fascinating glimpse into the lively commercial culture, graphic design, and everyday life of Osaka during the Taisho and early Showa eras. ■Key Features Historical Japanese commercial flyers Retro graphic design from Taisho and early Showa Japan Department stores and retail shops Restaurants and cafes Services, medicine, and pharmacies Theaters and entertainment Travel and tourism Election posters Historical Osaka culture and everyday life ■Chapter Contents Shopping - Department Stores and Shops Eating - Restaurants and Cafes Services - Services, Medicine and Pharmacies Entertainment - Reviews and Theaters Travel - Tourism and Short Trips Elections - Election Posters ■About the Book This book presents historical advertising materials as examples of early Japanese commercial graphic design. The colorful and distinctive flyers offer valuable insight into the businesses, entertainment, lifestyles, and visual culture of Osaka during the Taisho and early Showa periods. ■Author /

• Condition: Fine

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