The Pink Book: An Illustrated Celebration of the Color, from Bubblegum to Battleships (Books about Colors, Illustration Books, Color History Guides, Arts & Photography Books)

"The Pink Book is an illustrated homage to the color pink. Exploring the color's connotations across history, across cultures, and through engaging stories, this curious miscellany combines fascinating facts from history, color theory, interviews, object studies, surveys and interactive exercises - all richly illustrated in various shades of pink, by artist Kaye Blegvad"-- Provided by publisher What do we think of when we think pink? In this richly illustrated homage to the color, artist Kaye Blegvad explores its significance across history and cultures, from gender connotations to product marketing, symbols and iconography, and more. Through engaging mini essays, interactive exercises, object studies, and interviews, readers will learn about a vibrant miscellany of pink facts and pink like iconic applications of the color, from Elvis's cars to cotton candy; or the etymology of phrases like "tickled pink," "pink slip," or "rose-tinted glasses." Presented in an eye-catching pink package with vibrant page edges, this collection will captivate those with a passion for pink and anyone with a curiosity about color.

What do we think of when we think pink? In this richly illustrated homage to the color, artist Kaye Blegvad explores its significance across history and cultures, from gender connotations to product marketing, symbols and iconography, and more. Through engaging mini essays, interactive exercises, object studies, and interviews, readers will learn about a vibrant miscellany of pink facts and pink occurrences: like iconic applications of the color, from Elvis's cars to cotton candy; or the etymology of phrases like "tickled pink," "pink slip," or "rose-tinted glasses." This ebook will captivate those with a passion for pink and anyone with a curiosity about color.

From pink Cadillacs to fairy floss, bubblegum to battleships, this beautiful exploration of one of our most popular and polarising colours is full of surprising facts and observations for all sorts of curious minds.