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The Diary Of An Ad Man: The War Years June 1, 1942 To December 31, 1943

The Diary Of An Ad Man: The War Years June 1, 1942 To December 31, 1943

Young, James Webb

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 116449385X
ISBN13: 9781164493853
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Diary of an Ad Man: The War Years June 1, 1942 to December 31, 1943 is a memoir written by James Webb Young, an advertising executive who served during World War II. The book is a personal account of Young's experiences during his time as a member of the War Advertising Council, a group tasked with creating advertisements and propaganda to support the war effort. The diary entries cover a period of 18 months, from June 1942 to December 1943, and provide a unique insight into the challenges faced by the advertising industry during the war. Young writes about the difficulties of creating effective ads with limited resources and the pressure to produce results quickly. He also reflects on the impact of the war on his personal life, including his relationship with his wife and his own sense of patriotism.Throughout the book, Young offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of advertising during one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history. His observations on the power of propaganda and the role of advertising in shaping public opinion are particularly insightful. The Diary of an Ad Man is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of advertising, World War II, or the intersection of politics and media.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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