All Wrapped Up!: Groovy Gift Wrap of the 1960s

by Kevin Akers

Through hundreds of eye-popping reproductions, All Wrapped Up! celebrates gift wrap that most ephemeral of paper products from the groovy 1960s. The modest palette and conventional patterns of the previous decade eventually yielded to the riotous colors, op art, and psychedelic visions that defined the late '60s, charting a course through the entire spectrum of mid-century graphic design and commercial illustration. Popular imagery of cute animals, adorable children, barbecue iconography for dad, funky florals, and Santas of every stripe grace these pages. A thoughfully wrapped present is a gift in itself, and All Wrapped Up! is the perfect package to celebrate the popular designs of the most visually exuberant decade of all.

256 pages, Paperback

First published February 24, 2005

Reviews

[Frances]

Just loved it.

[Kelley]

Way to cute. Good place for vintage art ideas.

[Tiffany]

such a fun book. I use this as inspiration for color schemes and fonts and artsy crafty projects. If you love all things retro and vintage you will love this book.

[Peacegal]

At one time everything was swinging and psychedelic...even gift wrap. Recommended to fans of pop art and kitsch.

[Gigi Minor]

A wonderful visual feast! I draw much inspiration from this gem!