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The 1950s marked the peak of the Burma-Shave phenomenon, celebrated for its clever roadside advertising and catchy rhymes. This book delves into the cultural impact of these whimsical signs, exploring how they captured public imagination and became a staple of American humor. Through nostalgic anecdotes and vivid imagery, it reflects on the intersection of marketing and everyday life, highlighting the charm and wit that made Burma-Shave an enduring symbol of the era.
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Sunday Drives, Michael Larson
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- Released
- 2006
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- (Hardcover with dust jacket)
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- Title
- Sunday Drives
- Subtitle
- Nostalgic Reminiscing with the Best of Burma-Shave
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Larson
- Publisher
- iUniverse
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 120
- ISBN13
- 9780595676941
- Category
- Maps and Travel
- Description
- The 1950s marked the peak of the Burma-Shave phenomenon, celebrated for its clever roadside advertising and catchy rhymes. This book delves into the cultural impact of these whimsical signs, exploring how they captured public imagination and became a staple of American humor. Through nostalgic anecdotes and vivid imagery, it reflects on the intersection of marketing and everyday life, highlighting the charm and wit that made Burma-Shave an enduring symbol of the era.