Louder Please

By Earnest Elmo Calkins

"Louder Please" is the compelling autobiography of Earnest Elmo Calkins, a pioneering figure in the American advertising industry during the early twentieth century. Known for his creative brilliance and as a co-founder of one of the first modern agencies, Calkins offers a unique perspective on the evolution of marketing and communication. Central to this narrative is the author's personal journey living with deafness, a condition that profoundly shaped his interactions, his professional approach, and his inner life.

The memoir traces Calkins' life from his childhood in the Midwest to his rise as a prominent executive in New York City. He describes the challenges of navigating a world designed for the hearing and how his impairment influenced his observational skills and his dedication to the written word and visual arts. "Louder Please" serves as both an important historical account of the development of the advertising profession and a moving reflection on resilience and adaptation. Readers interested in business history, the psychology of marketing, and personal triumphs over physical limitations will find Calkins' storytelling both insightful and deeply human.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102581150X
• ISBN13: 9781025811505
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.7" x 6.1"