The Art of Trader Joe’s: Discovering the Hidden Art Gems of America’s Favorite Grocery Store by Julie Averbach

Trader Joe’s is a treasure trove of art. Hidden in plain sight, artwork animates everything from the brown paper grocery bags to eye-catching product packaging, murals, and handmade signs. Many of the images at Trader Joe’s have long
histories, even stretching back centuries. This book uncovers the secret and surprising stories behind Trader Joe’s art, inspiring us to appreciate the grocery store as an art gallery.

Explore Trader Joe’s product packaging, from the ancient Roman sculpture posing on Caesar Salad to the famous hot air balloon on Bamba Peanut Snacks. Discover how graphic designers remix nineteenth-century cartoons in the Fearless Flyer newsletter and beyond. Admire Trader Joe’s parodies of classic artworks ranging from Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to The Starry Night
by Vincent van Gogh. 

After visiting more than 150 Trader Joe’s stores nationwide, Julie Averbach delivers a must-read for Trader Joe’s fans and art lovers alike. This beautiful, giftable book overflows with riveting stories that will forever change the way you see Trader Joe’s. 

• The first-ever art book appealing to Trader Joe’s millions of devoted fans.
• Premium gift book, printed in sumptuous color with over 350 images.
• Loaded with fun facts and historical curiosities straddling art, business, psychology, pop culture, & more.
• Inspires readers to look closer and discover beauty in ordinary things.