In more recent times though Propaganda could be regarded as the 'darker side' of Advertising.  Part 1 uses some 150 different propaganda images up to and including WW1 - but including much earler materials.  Not just war propaganda but also political imagery from the late 1700's through to 1918

 

Although WW2 offered considerable Propaganda opportunities to all sides, far more interesting was the propaganda involved in between the Wars.  This CD covers the rise of the Soviet State, battles of the Wreimar Republic, and the social unrest and upheavals worldwide - plus of course a wide selection of WW2 materials - and post-war activities.  Over 150 illustrations.

 

This CD covers the fascinating developemnt of packaging and graphic design form the late 1880's through to modern times. It covers the introduction of plastics, aluminium and much more.  A real treasure trove of commercial packaging memorabilia with serious historical and company notations.

 

No single medium has made such an impact on societies everywhere as the Poster.  This CD covers the early and simple typographic approaches to the era of Jules Cheret and onwards to modern times.  A host of historical and graphic reference materials each briefly notated to relate to the events covered.

 

The development of the automobile was one of incredible fertilty of ideas - some practical - many not.  This CD explores some of the curious and odd vehicles and events that accompanied the progress.  Some 150 illustrations and comments are included.  Part 1 covers from the earliest experiments through to the mid-1920's.

 

Curiosities didn't change after the mid-20's as the car developed.  As engineering advanced - styling became more and more bizarre.  Greater efforts than ever were made by hundreds of manufacturers to gain business. Some - many in fact didn't make it, but one could certainly say they died trying!  In Part 2 - some 150 illustrations cover many of these events.

 

For the fans of Two-wheels whether motorised or pedal-power!  An array of graphic design across the 20th Century covering many brands that have since disappeared.  Completely notated, dozens of examples are explored.