Lot # 3 - Yoda and Baryshnikov READ Campaign Posters, 1983

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Start Date/Time: 12-Mar-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 19-Mar-2025 7:02:00 PM
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Description :

Original vintage 1983 poster board display for the American Library Association's READ campaign featuring Yoda "Read and The Force is with You".

Another poster from the same Read Campaign is of Ballet Star Baryshnikov. 

Inspired by the success of the Star Wars franchise, particularly its ability to appeal to people of all ages and backgrounds, the American Library Association asked to use the image of Jedi Master Yoda in their new campaign. With the simple slogan "READ and The Force is with you," this poster became an instant success, making its way into thousands of libraries. Two years later, the ALA launched its award-winning READ campaign of posters featuring celebrities holding their favorite books, a concept doubtlessly inspired by this poster.


Both posters are in excellent condition with only a pin mark in each corner. One of the Yoda posters sold for $552 on Heritage Auctions site in 2021 so it is still very collectable.


Dimensions : 22 in W x 34 in H

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