The Cigarette Century: The Rise, Fall, and Deadly Persistence of the Product That Defined America

The Cigarette Century: The Rise, Fall, and Deadly Persistence of the Product That Defined America

The invention of mass marketing led to cigarettes being emblazoned in advertising and film, deeply tied to modern notions of glamour and sex appeal. It is hard to find a photo of Humphrey Bogart or La…

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