The Postcard Age: Selections from the Leonard A. Lauder Collection

This book contains a wonderful collection of interesting and colorful postcards from the golden age of this medium. This period produced so many beautiful cards there could easily be several follow up volumes (and I hope there are!). For anyone still possessing 20/20 vision this offering should whet your appetite for more. I am not a real serious postcard collector but I have accumulated a rather nice stack from visits to European and local flea markets. I am constantly bowled over by the stunning color and graphics these miniature works of art present. MFA has done a great job on this publication. The dust jacket is a real eye-catcher, the binding - nice and sturdy, the paper is well suited to the subject matter, the images are clear and the colors really pop off the page. I had not seen a copy of this book before ordering and just hoped the contents lived up to its enticing cover. I was not disappointed. You don't have to collect these little gems to enjoy this book but you might end up with a new hobby by the time you finish. Don't let this one slip by - its a keeper!

I travel much and postcards and sending postcards is a habit for me. I think a postcard can make anyone smile. Anyway, I was in Boston in late January of 2013 and came across this postcard exhibition at the MFA Boston. The book companion of the exhibition is simply great. So many great images!

Smart text combined with wonderful graphics make this a wonderful book. It is a treat for the eyes. Exhibit itself is worth traveling to.

beautifully done book - vibrant reproduction of color - thorough - a pleasure to browse through - sentimental journey - go there!

History through the postcards, different graphic style, interesting.

There's something cumbersome about how the book reads. So much copy and so little to commend reading it, but the postcards are pretty cool.

Very enjoyable picture postcard collection. If you are someone who enjoys travel and history you will enjoy this interesting collection.

As described with nice jacket, good price and fast shipping. Thank you!