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Wacky Packages / Topps Company ; Spiegelman A ; Lynch J., 2008

 Item
Identifier: CC-48568-69599

Scope and Contents

The introduction by Art Spiegelman traces the history of these stickers which began in 1973. These were given out with the purchase of Topps bubble gum. Spiegleman and others subtly altered the graphics on the packages of well known brands to provide a different message. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates

  • Creation: 2008

Creator

Extent

0 See container summary (1 hard cover book + 3 stickers (reprinted) (240 pages) in dust jacket) ; 18.9 x 14.6 x 2.7 cm

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

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Custodial History

The Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, on loan from Ruth and Marvin A. Sackner and the Sackner Family Partnership.

General

Published: New York : Harry N. Abrams. Nationality of creator: American. General: Added by: RUTH; updated by: MARVIN.

Repository Details

Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository

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