Auto Ads by Jane & Michael Stern

A striking and nostalgic look at the golden age of American motoring and advertising, Auto Ads by Jane and Michael Stern presents a superb collection of classic automobile advertisements spanning the early twentieth century through to the 1970s. Published in 1978 by David Obst Books / Random House, this oversized and beautifully designed first edition captures the changing style, aspirations and culture of the motor industry through full-page colour and black-and-white advertisements.

Featuring over 100 vintage advertisements from manufacturers including Ford, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Volkswagen and many others, this book is both a visual history of the automobile and a fascinating study of twentieth-century graphic design and marketing. The bold period typography and vibrant illustrations make it highly collectible for enthusiasts of motoring history, advertising art, Americana and design.

This first edition hardcover copy of Auto Ads remains in exceptional condition and would display beautifully in any collection of automotive books, advertising ephemera or vintage design. An increasingly uncommon title in such clean condition, particularly with its original glossy pictorial dust jacket.

Condition – Near Fine

The book and dust jacket are exceptionally clean and bright, with no notable defects apart from faint tape marks to the front and rear endpapers from a previous protective plastic cover. Internally fresh and otherwise without blemish.