Vintage 1973 Commercial Artist’s Handbook – John Snyder First Edition

A scarce and iconic reference from the early 1970s, this Commercial Artist’s Handbook by John Snyder is a comprehensive guide to the tools, materials, and techniques used by professional illustrators and commercial artists before the digital era. Originally published in 1973 by Watson-Guptill Publications (New York), this first printing hardcover includes the original dust jacket and features over 400 entries, 133 illustrations, and a complete alphabetical index. Inside you’ll find detailed descriptions of everything from airbrushes, adhesives, frisket paper, French curves, Letraset, and vellum to drafting tables and layout tools — a perfect resource for artists, designers, and collectors of vintage creative materials. Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications, New York Year: 1973 (First Printing) ISBN: 0-8230-0764-2 Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket Pages: 264 Dimensions: Approx. 7" x 10" 📖 Condition: Good vintage condition. Dust jacket shows minor shelf wear and small edge tears. Hardcover boards are clean and bright blue; binding tight; pages crisp and unmarked. See photos for details. 🎨 Ideal for: Collectors of vintage art & design books Graphic design historians Illustrators, art teachers, or students of pre-digital media Retro studio or bookshelf display Keywords: vintage art manual, 1970s graphic design, commercial illustration, design reference, drafting tools, typography, Watson-Guptill, first edition, mid-century art reference