ephemera

When British Advertising Became Ubiquitous and Beautiful

When British Advertising Became Ubiquitous and Beautiful

Lambert tracks British social history through posters, cards, and other ephemera in the vividly illustrated The Art of Advertising.

Camp, Satire, and Serious Artistry in Carnival Krewsing

Camp, Satire, and Serious Artistry in Carnival Krewsing

Gay carnival culture in New Orleans offers an interesting parallel to African American culture. This and other observations are offered in Unveiling the Muse: The Lost History of Gay Carnival in New Orleans.

Haunting Ephemera: ‘Paperbacks From Hell’

Haunting Ephemera: ‘Paperbacks From Hell’

Paperbacks from Hell takes readers through the seven circles (and more) of horror fiction in the '70s and '80s, from the well-known to the obscure and all points in between.