"Ad Boy: Vintage Advertising with Character" is a collection of various ad characters that graced many consumer goods' packages during the 1950's, 60's and 70's. The vintage illustrations and designs are indeed a great resource for any illustrator, graphic designer, advertising enthusiast and/or nostalgia buff.
The book was put together by Warren Dotz: a pop culture historian, collector, designer and author of eight advertising art books, and Masud Husain: a graphic designer, branding specialist and avid collector of American advertising ephemera.
For more great vintage illustration by these creative people, visit their blog here:http://adboyworld.blogspot.com/
Here's another nice review of Ad Boy at Illustration Mundo.com :
http://www.illustrationmundo.com/wp/1294
If you are interested in retro illustration and nostalgia artwork, you can pick up a copy at a local book retailer or visit this link to order online:
http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781580089845