Dian Hanson’s The History of Men’s Magazines – Complete Vol. 1-4 Set – TASCHEN 2004

An impressive complete four-volume set of Dian Hanson’s The History of Men’s Magazines, published by TASCHEN in 2004. This substantial reference series documents the fascinating history and evolution of men's magazines, pin-up photography, glamour, illustration and popular culture throughout the 20th century.

The collection offered here consists of Volumes 1 through 4, all presented as substantial hardcover editions.

The four volumes cover different periods in the development of men's magazines:

Volume 1 – From 1900 to Post-WWII
Exploring the origins and early development of men's magazines from the beginning of the 20th century through the post-World War II period.

Volume 2 – From Post-War to 1959
Covering the post-war years and the rise of pin-up, glamour and men's magazine publishing during the 1940s and 1950s.

Volume 3 – 1960s at the Newsstand
A richly illustrated look at the men's magazines available on newsstands during the culturally transformative 1960s.

Volume 4 – 1960s Under the Counter
Dedicated to the more risqué and less openly distributed publications of the 1960s.

Throughout the series, the books are packed with historic magazine covers, photography, illustrations, advertisements and other period imagery. This makes the set particularly interesting not only to book collectors, but also to enthusiasts of vintage pin-up, mid-century design, photography, graphic design and popular culture.

This complete four-volume set comes from a private collection. The books are pre-owned and may therefore show light signs of age, storage and previous use. Please study the photographs carefully for the current condition of the actual set offered.

A fantastic and highly collectible TASCHEN reference series for anyone interested in Americana, vintage advertising, pin-up art, photography and 20th-century popular culture.

Details: Dian Hanson’s The History of Men’s Magazines • Complete Volumes 1-4 • Publisher: TASCHEN • Published: 2004 • Hardcover • Extensively illustrated • English language • From a private collection • Pre-owned/vintage condition.