This is a beloved and iconic collection of American 20th-century art and culture: the Reader's Digest hardcover edition of Norman Rockwell's America, published in 1976. This volume is a treasury of Rockwell's most famous Saturday Evening Post covers and paintings, capturing the idealized, heartfelt, and often humorous spirit of mid-century American life.
Book Details:
Content: A large-format, lavishly illustrated book featuring high-quality full-color reproductions of Rockwell's work, organized thematically with descriptive and biographical text.
Edition: Second Printing, 1976 – published during the U.S. Bicentennial, when nostalgia for Rockwell's vision of America was at a peak.
Publisher: Reader's Digest – known for producing substantial, family-oriented reference and gift books.
Condition: In good used condition. The hardcover and dust jacket shows wear. The binding is tight, and the heavy, glossy pages are clean with vibrant color plates. A well-preserved copy.
Why This Book is a Perennial Favorite:
Definitive Collection: For many, this was the comprehensive Rockwell book found in family homes and libraries.
Americana Icon: Rockwell's work is synonymous with a certain idealized, storytelling vision of America.
Nostalgia & Art: Equally appealing as an art book and a nostalgic time capsule.
Gift Book Quality: Built to last, with excellent production values typical of Reader's Digest.
Perfect for: The collector of Americana, mid-century design, or popular art; the Rockwell admirer; or anyone seeking a definitive, accessible collection of his most famous works.
A heartwarming and beautifully produced volume that celebrates one of America's most cherished illustrators. A true classic of its genre.