Underground Art: London Transport Posters 1908 to the Present

By Oliver Green

Book Overview

Since 1908, with the appointment of the enlightened Frank Pick as publicity officer, London Transport has been a major patron of art in Britain, commissioning posters and other artworks from such notable artists as Edward McKnight Kauffer, Paul Nash, Graham Sutherland, Man Ray and others. These posters did not merely promote travel by tube, but also encouraged people to go to plays and concerts, visit the zoo or the countryside, or move to Metroland. The resulting art collection is one of stunning diversity, comprising over 3000 original posters.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1856692426
• ISBN13: 9781856692427
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Laurence King Pub
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 9.3"