| A Secret History of Brands: The Dark and Twisted Beginnings of the Brand Names We Know and Love Contributor(s): Macnabb, Matt (Author) |
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ISBN: 1473894174 ISBN-13: 9781473894174 Publisher: Pen and Sword History OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Corporate & Business History - General - Design | Graphic Arts - Commercial & Corporate - Business & Economics | Advertising & Promotion |
| Dewey: 658.827 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.40 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: We live our lives immersed in name brand products. It's hard to drive down the street without seeing a plethora of chain restaurants, car dealerships, branded clothing they're all around us. What most of us don't know is that the origins of many of the most well-known and beloved brands in the world are shrouded in controversy, drug use and sometimes even addled with blatant racism. A Secret History of Brands cuts through the rumors and urban legends and paints a picture of the true dark history of famous brands, like Coca-Cola, Hugo Boss, Adidas, Ford, Bayer, Chanel and BMW among others. Explore the mystery of the cocaine content of Coca-Cola, the Hitler-Henry Ford connection and why Bayer is famous for asprin, but began their journey with Heroin, and how Kellogg's Corn Flakes were crafted to deter sexual arousal. Thoroughly researched, McNabb details firsthand conducted interviews alongside fairly weighed research to present the decisive view of brands histories that you haven't heard of yet. |
Contributor Bio(s): Macnabb, Matt: - Matthew MacNabb is a freelance writer and toy collector and the owner of the website www.ghostbusterscollector.com. He lives in Nebraska, USA. |