The postwar economic boom launched a generation of charming, cheeky, and relentlessly cheerful critters and characters that found their way into our homesand our heartsin print, on television, and on packaging. Some took detours that reflected the times (Elsie the Cow was sent into outer space in 1958). Some were fashion victims who survived (remember hippy Hush Puppies, circa 1969?). And some are no longer with us (the Frito Bandito was finally brought to justice in 1971). These endearingly offbeat characters are as fresh ...
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The postwar economic boom launched a generation of charming, cheeky, and relentlessly cheerful critters and characters that found their way into our homesand our heartsin print, on television, and on packaging. Some took detours that reflected the times (Elsie the Cow was sent into outer space in 1958). Some were fashion victims who survived (remember hippy Hush Puppies, circa 1969?). And some are no longer with us (the Frito Bandito was finally brought to justice in 1971). These endearingly offbeat characters are as fresh and entertaining today as they were creatively inspired in decades past.
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Seller's Description:
Text block, wraps and binding are in like new condition, without markings of any kind. Kind note written on title page by previous owner. Well packaged and promptly shipped from California. Partnered with Friends of the Library since 2010.
