Spending our time and good money to make sure you don't buy crap!
Over the years, we at Mr. Retro have amassed literally thousands of dollars worth of books devoted to all things retro. As more books are published each year, it becomes more difficult to determine which of these published gems deserves a place on your bookshelf.
Every book we review, we actually own a copy of and feel it's good enough to be part of your collection. Now you can shop online for books confidently knowing that if it doesn't receive our genuine seal of approval, it may have been happier as an end table.
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Logo Font & Lettering Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to the Design, Construction and Usage of Alphabets and Symbols by Leslie Cabarga
There isn't enough we can say about this book! It is absolutely indispensible to the graphic designer and should be required reading. This is a truly hands-on guide to logo and lettering design from a typographic perspective loaded with useful information on every page. From design school students to seasoned pros, this book will raise your design sense to the next level. Totally brilliant work, very readable, and it speaks right to the audience.
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But Wait! There's More! : The Irresistible Appeal and Spiel of Ronco and Popeil by Timothy Samuelson
Time to bust out that Pocket Fisherman and land yourself this steal of a deal! Read all about the history of the Ronco, from product designs to packaging, to that patented Popiel pitch! A tribute to one of the most cultural icons of the modern consumer. Act Now! Operators ARE Standing By!
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Hatch Show Print: The History of a Great American Poster Shop by Jim Sherraden, Elek Horvath, & Paul Kingsbury
It's Nashville, Tennesees own Hatch Show Print, known the world over for their unmistakable style and use of woodtype printing. This book is a complete retrospective of the breadth of work from this impressive poster shop and it is strikingly illustrated with wonderfully detailed poster images.
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Bowl-O-Rama: The Visual Arts of Bowling by H. Thomas Steele
The best book on the visual history of bowling I've seen to date! A very complete photographic collection that defines the essence of bowling. From signage, to ephemera, to bowling shirts, to its influence on the design of 1950s popular culture, this book is a hit! (har har :D)
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Cuba Style: Graphics from the Golden Age of Design by Vicki Gold Levi & Steven Heller
Grab your Cohiba and cuddle up with this spicy number! View the visual history of Cuba as seen through the eyes of travel brochures, luggage tags, swizzle sticks, and loads of ephemera! A definitive collection of the famous art deco influenced Cuban appeal of the 1930s makes this book an inspiring addition to your bookshelf.
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Close Cover Before Striking: The Golden Age of Matchcover Art by H. Thomas Steele, Jim Heimann, and Rod Dyer
Featuring a wide variety of designs at the height of their popularity, this book with be your most cherished! Glorious reproductions of printed matchbook covers reveal every nook and cranny of ink as it was applied to the chipboard surface of these fabulous vintage covers and matchsticks.
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Carnival Undercover by Bret Witter
One of the BEST books I've read this year! This book is a total spoiler for you carnival goers to get the inside scoop on the secrets of these attractions. Learn how to win midway games every time! Very informational, entertaining, and overall well written with a handful of fun illustrations.
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Beautiful Outboards by Peter Hunn
For anyone who appreciates the simple beauty of a machine, this book is for you! This book features over 125 pages of amazing photographs of these maritime machines captured with all their charm. You'll delight in viewing and reading about the outboards evolution from functional to streamlined.
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