I’m very excited about my colleague Lance Wilson’s new book: Beer. It combines many of my favorite things. Beer, photography, design, collecting, and beer. This beautifully photographed, super thick book is chock full of beautiful photographs of beer cans from all eras in all shapes and sizes. From the very first cans on the market, through Milwaukee’s era of glory, to Repo Man era generics, this book has them all.
Growing up in Milwaukee, my cousin had a huge collection of beer cans, so there’s a strong element of nostalgia for me here. Very nice book, published by Chronicle.
Get it: Beer: A Genuine Collection of Cans on Amazon
Ever crack open a can of Chief Oshkosh of Wisconsin, or sample Pabst’s Big Cat Malt Liquor? Remember the original St. Pauli Girl, Tennent’s bevy of lager lovelies, or Olde Frothingslosh (“the pale stale ale with the foam on the bottom”)? Presented alphabetically by brand, the nearly 500 cans collected here come from thirty countries and range from the iconic to the obscure to the downright bizarre. From long-forgotten brews to classic brands that have changed their look but never gone out of style, Beer offers a peek into the last century of beer culture, exploring what we drank, how we drank it, and why we picked it off the shelf. While it may not be as refreshing as a frosty cold can of Bud, cracking open this book is certain to stimulate beer lovers and design fans alike.
