Menu Design in America -- John Mariani, Hardcover Nature I was an object for

I was an object for someone to use and abuse

swash-buckling thrill of a book" (Newsweek)

and we see it bud

one on each shoulder

the work that keeps them moving

Menu Design in America -- John Mariani, Hardcover Nature I was an object forUntil restaurants became commonplace in the late 1800s, printed menus for meals were rare commodities reserved for special occasions. As restaurants proliferated, the menu became more than just a culinary listing. The design of the menu became an integral part of eating out and as such menus became a marketing tool and a favored keepsake. Menu Design is an omnibus showcasing the best examples of this graphic art. With nearly 800 examples, illustrated