Krazy Kid's Food!: Vintage Food Graphics

by Steve-roden

Krazy Kids' Food is collection of Vintage food graphics used to advertise children's products from the 1930s to the 1970s. This book features advertisements for such classics as Mr. Bubble, Maypo, Mr. Wiggle, Shake-A-Pudd'n, Tang and Space Food Sticks.

Genres: Food, Art, Nonfiction, Design, Art Design

191 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2002

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is amazing how much product placement plays in our choices as consumers. Reading this book I was shocked at how early it starts...the graphics, commercials and stories associated with food geared towards children; truly eye opening. I look back on my own childhood and am amazed by how many 'jingles' still echo through my mind!

[Samir Machado · Rating 4 out of 5]

São só duas páginas de texto e o resto é pesquisa de imagens, mas é impressionante ver como o consumismo infantil era trabalhado no design já desde os anos trinta.

[TrumanCoyote · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lotsa fun. At first I was a bit annoyed by all the cropping, until I realized that that too was part of the presentation. :)

[Paul Schoneveld]

interesting book

[Danielhaycox · Rating 3 out of 5]

These icon books are a treasure trove for anyone interested in vintage illustration. They’re readable, with great quality images that put the artifacts first and foremost. I love seeing how much things have changed, and what sticks around. This kind of book is not for everyone, but for those who want to research this kind of art and time period, they’re real great!

[Bill Doughty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not what you'd call an engrossing read, but like most art books, fun to take off the shelf and flip through now and then. Kids' food packaging is really fun. I'd love to see a book collecting different cereal box art from the 50s, 60s, and 70s someday.

[Colin · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of the best books in the Taschen Icons series. Brilliant photos of rare retro and kitsch food packaging.