From the dustjacket:

Dean Cornwell, in his magazine and book illustrations, posters, calendar art, and advertising art recaptured decade by decade the image, spirit, and style of twentieth-century America.

This book was first published in 1978 and then printed in 2000 from the original printing plates. For process junkies, it includes a fair number of Cornwell's drawings/studies for his painted murals. A great book and a great companion to Illustrated Press' 2016 volume The Art of Dean Cornwell.

This came from the library of Burny Mattinson (1935-2023), an animator, director, producer, and story artist for Walt Disney Animation Studios, from 1953 until his death in 2023. Mattinson directed Mickey's Christmas Carol and The Great Mouse Detective. He was named a Disney Legend in 2008 and was the longest serving employee of The Walt Disney Company, with a career that spanned almost 70 years. His extensive library included numerous subjects and especially large collections of books on Disney, animation, and classic comic strips.