This visual bonanza shines the spotlight on 750 striking advertising posters for the musicals and plays of Broadways golden age and shares untold behind-the-scenes stories

Fans of the theatre will be thrilled to discover the original posters for
hundreds of Broadways biggest and most beloved hits, including My Fair Lady, The Fantasticks, Hello, Dolly!, Fiddler on the Roof, Death of a Salesman, A Raisin in the Sun, and A Streetcar Named Desireplus
rare and striking designs that
tried in vain to sell some of the eras epic flops.

In addition to being an important resource, this book is a fun read thanks to the inclusion of
previously untold stories
of the men and women
behind the shows and the art. Book highlights include:

A treasure trove of masterpieces by the theatres best
illustrators, designers, photographers, and graphic artists, including
Charles Addams, Peter Arno, Saul Bass, Eileen Darby, Whitney Darrow
Jr., Hap Hadley, Al Hirschfeld, and David Klein

Never-before-seen artist progressions from
conception to completion, as well as alternate and rejected designs

Facts and
legends about the productions

A look at how the posters were used around the city

Rare
imagesmany one of a kindsourced from private collections,
archives, and libraries nationwide

An index of artists and shows

A coffee table book sized package, at 9 x 12\