{"product_id":"john-hassall-the-life-and-art-of-the-poster-king","title":"John Hassall: The Life and Art of the Poster King","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eJohn Hassall was a British artist who worked in various disciplines and was known for his commercial illustration, political causes, theatre, and brands. He is considered the \"Poster King\" due to his bold line, flat colors, and engaging style. This book explores his body of work and celebrates his life a century after his heyday. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 208 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 April 2021\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unicorn Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Hassall, a prominent artist of the early twentieth century in Britain, left an indelible mark on various artistic domains. With his diverse skills, he excelled as a prolific book illustrator, a humorist for postcards and magazines, an art school founder and teacher, an accomplished oil painter, a consummate clubman, and a designer of toys, figurines, pottery, and nursery decor. However, it was his remarkable commercial illustration for travel companies, political causes, theaters, and renowned brands that truly established him in an era when advertising hoardings were considered the poor man's art gallery. Hassall's innate talent for poster art and the widespread acclaim for his creations earned him the prestigious title of \"The Poster King.\" His designs, characterized by bold lines, flat colors, and an engagingly cheerful style, had a profound impact, notably with his famous Skegness is SO bracing poster, which became deeply ingrained in popular culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo commemorate the centenary of John Hassall's remarkable life and artistic journey, this lavishly illustrated book delves into the full breadth of his body of work. Drawing upon previously unpublished artwork, sketches, letters, diaries, and photographs, it seeks to celebrate the legacy of this extraordinary artist. Through its pages, readers are invited to explore the rich tapestry of Hassall's artistic endeavors, shedding light on his contributions to the world of art and his enduring influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1172g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 204 x 247 x 27 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781913491239\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lucinda Gosling","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44105720660218,"sku":"9781913491239","price":28.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/c602c22a8445c88e3a8d8b6deb70d01c.jpg?v=1622696925","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/john-hassall-the-life-and-art-of-the-poster-king","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}