Made in Japan - A Collection of Canned Food Labels

Presented in full colour within the pages of this book is an extraordinary collection of 600 labels found on food cans (fruits, vegetables, seafood, meats, snacks, etc.) from the Meiji and Showa periods. The abundant variety of fine designs and colour schemes of numerous canned food labels intended for domestic consumption and export can be enjoyed as both historical archive and inspirational design source.