Seduction or Instruction? / First World War Posters in Britain and Europe

Aulich, Jim, Hewitt, John

ISBN 10: 0719075904 / ISBN 13: 9780719075902

Published by Manchester University Press, 2008. 218 pp., 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Seduction or Instruction? / First World War Posters in Britain and Europe
• Publisher: Manchester University Press, 2008. 218 pp.
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0719075904
• ISBN 13: 9780719075902
• Binding: Hardcover
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

This book makes a critical and historical analysis of the public information poster and its graphic derivatives in Britain and Europe during the First World War. Governments need public support in time of war. The First World War was the first international conflict to see the launch of major publicity campaigns designed to maintain public support for national needs and government policies. What we now know as spin has its origins in the phenomenon. Then, as now, the press, photography and film played an important role, but in the early 20th century there was no radio, television or Internet and the most publicly visible advertising medium was the poster.

About the Author

James Aulich is Reader in Visual Culture, MIRIAD, Manchester Metropolitan University. John Hewitt is Head of Postgraduate Research, MIRIAD, Manchester Metropolitan University.