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They sure don't make 'em like they used to. That's the feeling you get when you flip through May I Take Your Order? (Chronicle Books, 800-722-6657; $18.95). Due in bookstores next month, this engaging and enlightening overview of American menu design between 1920 and 1960 showcases more than 200 creative bills of fare.
Most of the examples in the book were taken from the personal collection of author Jim Heimann, a Los Angeles-based graphic designer who has picked up thousands of vintage menus over the years at antique stores, swap meets, and garage sales. What can he say?...