The Color Explosion by Jay T. Last
In addition to being great "eye candy" this book is the definitive reference for information about 650 American lithographic companies that operated during the 19th Century. Dates of operation are listed for the companies, providing a means for better determining when an item was printed. The book begins with the development of lithography in Europe, then discusses lithography in America treating 65 key lithographic firms in detail with examples of their work, and other lithographic firms in lesser detail. It then describes various lithographic subjects, a lithographic history by city, and the technology and business of lithography. An extensive index and bibliography are also provided. The author, Jay T. Last, received a Ph.D. in physics from M.I.T. and was a co-founder of the Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation which pioneered integrated circuit chips. For the past 40 years he has been actively involved in studying African art, in saving American archaeological sites, in the history of California watercolor art, and in the history of lithography. He has written many articles and delivered talks on these subjects, and has authored several other books about Orange Box Labels and California Watercolor Artists. In 2005 he was awarded the Maurice Rickards Award, the highest honor bestowed by The Ephemera Society of America. He has also served on that organization's Board of Directors. This book is a must for all who want to learn more about their lithographed ephemera and when and how it was produced. It looks great on the coffee table and is an invaluable reference in the library. It was published in 2005 by Hillcrest Press, Santa Ana, CA, ISBN 0-914589-11-3. This book lists for $65 USD and is now available from The Trade Card Place for just $60 USD, which includes handling and shipping. Its shipping weight is over 5 pounds, making it expensive to ship outside of the US, so to cover the extra cost, Canadian buyers please add $10 USD and overseas buyers please add $20 USD. To order your copy, please use either the email form provided below.Please send email to bcrane@tradecards.com for any questions or additional information.
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