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"Ask the man who owns one" : an illustrated history of Packard advertising

Title
"Ask the man who owns one" : an illustrated history of Packard advertising / Arthur W. Einstein ; foreword by Steven Rossi.
Author
Einstein, Arthur W., 1933-
Publication
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, c2010.

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Description
vii, 258, 16 p. : ill. (some col.); 27 cm.
Summary
"This book traces Packard's advertising history from 1900 through 1958, demonstrating how ads reflected the firm's business convictions, competitive pressures, and innovations. It includes images of 145 advertisements as well as information gained from extensive research and interviews with those who worked in Packard promotion"--Provided by publisher.
Alternative Title
  • Illustrated history of Packard advertising
  • History of Packard advertising
  • Packard advertising
Subjects
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-256) and index.
Contents
Roots -- The Ohio years -- Growing up in Detroit, 1904-1914 -- The War Years, 1915-1920 -- The Roaring Twenties, 1920-1929 -- Brother can you spare a dime? 1930-1934 -- Changing the guard, 1935-1942 -- A new Packard emerges -- Rest in peace.
Call Number
JBF 13-540
ISBN
  • 9780786447732 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
  • 0786447737 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
LCCN
2010024734
OCLC
496959691
Author
Einstein, Arthur W., 1933-
Title
"Ask the man who owns one" : an illustrated history of Packard advertising / Arthur W. Einstein ; foreword by Steven Rossi.
Imprint
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, c2010.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-256) and index.
Research Call Number
JBF 13-540
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