Baryshnikov READ poster

http://www.ebay.com/itm/182921436884?ssPageName=STRK:MESOX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1561.l2649


eBay auction
start time:  Nov 23, 2017 19:39 PDT
start price:  $1.00
end time:  Dec 3, 2017 19:39 PDT
end price:  $5.05
total bids: 4



Description:

"READ" poster
Baryshnikov for America's Libraries
Copyright 1984 American Library Association. 
Produced by Marketing By Design.


You are bidding on an official American Library Association (ALA Publishing) poster from their Celebrity READ campaign.  Created by the ALA in 1985, each READ poster features a famous person posing with their favorite book (or books).  All celebrities are chosen because of his/her popularity, appeal and visibility to a general audience.  The ALA tries to feature a range of diverse talent who would be great spokespersons for reading to both adults and children.  If you've ever visited your local library (which you hopefully have), you've probably seen a poster like this with an actor, musician or other star persona spotlighted.

This particular poster features Soviet/American dancer, choreographer and actor Mikhail Baryshnikov reading Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.  This was part of the first series in ALA's Celebrity READ posters, released in 1985 (the 1st set included Bette Midler, Bill Cosby, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Sting).
 
A great back-to-school gift, for your child's room or college dorm...or, celebrate the kids leaving the nest by turning their old room into your new study/library, and hang this fantastic poster there!


CONDITION: 
 Because of its age and because it was once displayed at a library, this poster does have signs of wear.  Unfortunately, tape or other sticky used on the back cause some damage to the front when it was rolled (across Baryshnikov's arms).  There is also evidence of tape removal at the corners, which have bends/folds.
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MEASUREMENTS: 
approx. 34 inches tall by 22 inches wide
(34" x 22")