In London, sex has been sold through advertising cards posted in phone boxes since the early 1980s. At the time, approximately 13 million cards were still being produced each year, and at any given time, more than 700 phone booths in Central London were used as ad hoc hoardings, advertising the full spectrum of deviance and desire. The range of services offered by the cards depicted in this work ranges from A to V.I.P. Tracing the history of these cards provides an opportunity to explore a real example of the evolution of vernacular design and an insight into a sexual netherworld.
Title: Tart Cards: London's Illicit Advertising Art Publisher: Mark Batty Publication Date: 2003 Language: English Binding: Softcover Book Condition: Very Good Dust Jacket Condition: N/A Edition: 1st Edition Size: 26 x 20 cm Pages: 101
