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MARDI GRAS PARADE OF POSTERS By Andrea Mistretta & Blaine Kern - Hardcover
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Hardcover
- Publication Name
- Pelican Publishing
- Item Height
- 12.1 inches
- ISBN-10
- 1589807782
- Features
- Poster
- ISBN
- 9781589807785
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Arcadia Publishing
ISBN-10
1589807782
ISBN-13
9781589807785
eBay Product ID (ePID)
77958834
Product Key Features
Book Title
Mardi Gras Parade of Posters
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Language
English
Topic
United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV), Customs & Traditions, Subjects & Themes / General
Publication Year
2009
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Social Science, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight
31.1 Oz
Item Length
12 in
Item Width
9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-036438
Dewey Edition
22
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
741.6/74092
Synopsis
"Andrea Mistretta rightfully lays claim to the longest running and most successful Mardi Gras poster series in the storied history of the event. She has captured the elusive spirit of the celebration in a way that sets her work apart." --Arthur Hardy, author of Arthur Hardy's Mardi Gras Guide A celebration of the Mardi Gras experience, this collection of vibrant posters contains dozens of iconic Carnival memories from renowned airbrush artist Andrea Mistretta. Glimmering like colored jewels against the book's velvety black background, the posters all contain a variety of New Orleans symbols embedded in the fantastical images. Bright beads, second-line parade-goers, celestial imagery, and nods to the tradition of the Mardi Gras Indians are among the nuanced figures within the thematic designs. Rendered in an unforgettable and flamboyant style, Mistretta's poster series stands as a Mardi Gras tradition that has delighted locals and tourists alike since 1985. Created for lovers of New Orleans, art collectors, and Mardi Gras aficionados, this beautiful volume gathers all of the posters in the series--including those rare and out of print editions--for the first time to stunning effect., The popular poster series presented in opulent color. This collection of vibrant posters contains dozens of iconic Carnival memories from renowned airbrush artist Andrea Mistretta. Glimmering like colored jewels against the book's velvety black background, the flamboyant posters have delighted locals and tourists alike since 1985. Created for lovers of New Orleans, art collectors, and Mardi Gras aficionados, this beautiful volume gathers all of the posters in the series for the first time to stunning effect.
LC Classification Number
NC1850.M523A4 2010
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- u***e (741)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook arrived in excellent condition and was fairly prompt. Seller didn’t shows the “fun” stickers on the back. And the sellers’ description was I kid you not, the following:” NC2550PMS3/23”. It’s a good thing I knew what the book was because I have no idea what that description means! But hey the seller accepted my offer so no big deal.
- o***i (887)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI ordered this book on history and its SUPER! The description of the book was exactly as the seller described. It was reasonably priced, and the shipping was reasonable as well! This seller took the great care to secure this book from getting damaged, and I greatly appreciate that! THIS IS AN AWSOME SELLER!!Plantation Parade: The Grand Manner In Louisiana by Kane, Harnett T. (#146401775938)
- a***o (255)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAs described, Very well wrapped. Fast shipping @ reasonable cost, good value. Thank you very much.
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- Apr 24, 2019
Fantasy Land with Explosion of Colors!
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- Jun 02, 2020
Love Mardi Gras. Always NOLA !
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