100 POSTERS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

A whistle-stop tour of some iconic images Author Colin Salter Publisher Pavilion Books Price £14.99 Released Out now

From wartime drum-beating to cinematic classics, the wanted posters of the Old West to political sloganeering or even the luxury liners of the Golden Age, posters have created some of the most enduring images and myths of our times. 100 Posters That Changed The World sets out to identify 100 of the most influential or memorable, from the

17th century to today. It’s quite an undertaking, but this book by Colin Salter proves to be an impressive effort to narrow down an impossibly large and diverse field.

This lavishly illustrated book has a lot of ground to cover and does so in single-page essays that cover a general topic, such as women’s suffrage or military propaganda. Because the book casts its net so wide, it’s unavoidable that the accompanying text is really more of an introduction than a deep dive, but the beautifully reproduced posters will certainly whet your appetite to know more. This journey through images that can inspire, shock or just leave the viewer laughing is never less than fascinating.

100 Posters That Changed The World is a beautifully produced volume that will find a very broad readership, from those with an interest in graphic design to readers who are simply looking for something to dip into for a quick primer.

This useful introduction to the power of posters should appeal to a variety of ages, and although experts on the subjects covered will likely find little that they don’t already know, for those with a more casual interest there is much to enjoy.