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The power of Christmas derives from the appeal of its repeated rituals, and the presumed antiquity of its traditions. Christmas cards seemed inevitable, but in years the genre has been visibly in decline. This book explores the imagery, graphic forms, subject matter, and significance of Christmas cards in their chronological timeframe.

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"Whether you're a student of graphics and American material culture, or merely fascinated by the power of images and the appeal of Christmas, this book is well worth the price of admission. In fact, flipping through the pages is a bit like filling up on a bowl of Christmas candy—without the calories. Highly recommended."—Judy Penz Sheluk, New England Antiques Journal -- Judy Penz Sheluk * New England Antiques Journal *
"[T]houghtful and informative."—Maine Antique Digest * Maine Antique Digest *
“It's a perfect guide for collectors of ephemera, collectors of graphic history, and, of course, collectors of Christmas material.”—Fine Books & Collections * Fine Books & Collections *

The American Christmas Card

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    A Paperback / softback by Kenneth L. Ames

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      Publisher Yale University Press
      Published 14 October 2011
      ISBN-13 9780300176872
      978-0300176872
      ISBN-10 0300176872

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The power of Christmas derives from the appeal of its repeated rituals, and the presumed antiquity of its traditions. Christmas cards seemed inevitable, but in years the genre has been visibly in decline. This book explores the imagery, graphic forms, subject matter, and significance of Christmas cards in their chronological timeframe.

      Trade Review
      "Whether you're a student of graphics and American material culture, or merely fascinated by the power of images and the appeal of Christmas, this book is well worth the price of admission. In fact, flipping through the pages is a bit like filling up on a bowl of Christmas candy—without the calories. Highly recommended."—Judy Penz Sheluk, New England Antiques Journal -- Judy Penz Sheluk * New England Antiques Journal *
      "[T]houghtful and informative."—Maine Antique Digest * Maine Antique Digest *
      “It's a perfect guide for collectors of ephemera, collectors of graphic history, and, of course, collectors of Christmas material.”—Fine Books & Collections * Fine Books & Collections *

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