The V&A’s Cold War Modern exhibition doesn’t start for a while yet, but already we are excited by the accompanying merchandise. Available to pre-order is a small selection of posters, my favourite being this “Victory at the Bay of Pigs” poster.

Printed especially for this exhibition, the poster was originally commissioned in 1971 by Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industrias Cinematográfico to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the victory. It was designed by Cuban born Niko Antonio Pérez, who is famous for his political posters during the 60s and 70s.

The A2 sized poster costs £16 and will be delivered in September. Visit the V&A shop to order now.

Playboy may not be everyone’s favourite publication, but it’s been a true American icon since its inception in 1953. While Hugh Hefner’s brand grows, they’re providing the more discerning among us with a fantastic retrospective.

Playboy Cover To Cover: The 50s is a comprehensive Digital Archive of every article, photoshoot and issue of the magazine throughout the 1950s, featuring starlets like Marilyn Monroe and Bettie Page. It also includes a book about the history and the highlights of the decade.

It’s available from Amazon online for the reduced price of $40.

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