iPod Ads Through History

by Patrick Cassels on June 19, 2009

Apple's famous, minimalist mp3 player ads have proven so effective, one wonders how the music playing devices of yesteryear managed to get sold. If only Mozart had thought to use these ads -- then he'd be TRULY important. (Illustrations by Breanna Goodrow.)

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