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What's Your Poison?: Addictive Advertising Of The '40s - '60s
What's Your Poison Addictive Advertising Of The '40s '60s Author:Kirven Blount Long before lawsuits and warning labels, cigarettes and alcohol were advertised as part of a healthy way of life. From celebrity endorsements to doctor recommendations, an ill-informed nation zealously responded to persuasive advertising. To ensure that these vices were considered social necessities, liquor, beer, and cigarette companies made su... more »re every possible market was reached through provocative print campaigns. WHATS YOUR POISON? is a rose-colored retrospective of the addictive advertisements that hooked a generation. Shocking by todays standards, these printed messages demonstrate the innocence and ignorance of drinking and smokings golden age. A visual blast from the past, WHATS YOUR POISON? proves that we truly have come a long way, baby.« less