Firecrackers!: An Eye-Popping Collection of Chinese Firework Art

by Warren Dotz, Jack Mingo, George Moyer

Firecrackers, sparklers, and rockets offer maximum flash for minimum cash, and over the years, manufacturers have created dazzling labels to hype their pyrotechnic products. FIRECRACKERS! pays tribute to this eye-popping art form, featuring some of the most vibrant and eccentric labels from the 1950s and 1960s. Conjuring memories of outdoor celebrations and childhood mischief, this scintillating collection of pop culture artifacts will kindle the imaginations of advertising art aficionados, paper ephemera collectors, and fireworks enthusiasts alike.

An explosive gift book featuring more than 180 rare vintage Chinese firecracker labels from one of the largest collections in the United States. A great resource for graphic artists, designers, and collectors of paper ephemera or advertising art.

Genres: Art

112 pages, Hardcover

First published April 15, 2008

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

The history and art of Chinese fireworks is explained with details on cultural symbols and characters. Really a good book if you want to be able to understand the connection between images and how they have very deep roots in Chinese culture. This book will be of interest to anyone trying to learn more about China.

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

yet another great oddball graphic art collection. i have a hard time explaining these old, awesome adverts, but think carny art combined with 60s sci-fi, topped off with a heavy dose of chinese take-out...

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Really fun book of firecracker packaging art. If you enjoy commercial art and old fireworks you'll love it.