The Art of Trader Joe's: Discovering the Hidden Art Gems of America's Favorite Grocery Store

The Art of Trader Joe's: Discovering the Hidden Art Gems of America's Favorite Grocery Store

Discover Trader Joe’s as You’ve Never Seen It Before 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. This book uncovers the secret and surprising stories behind Trader Joe’s art, inspiring us to appreciate the grocery store as an art gallery. In this book, you’ll… Explore Trader Joe’s product packaging, from the ancient Roman sculpture posing on Caesar Salad to the famous hot air balloon adorning Bamba Peanut Snacks. - Witness how Trader Joe’s graphic designers remix vintage Victorian cartoons in the store’s Fearless Flyer newsletter and beyond. - Admire Trader Joe’s parodies of classic artworks and pop culture icons, from Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. After visiting over 150 Trader Joe’s stores nationwide, Julie Averbach delivers a must-read for Trader Joe’s fans, art lovers, and curious minds. This beautiful, gift-worthy book overflows with riveting stories that will forever change the way you see Trader Joe’s. *This book is an independent work and is not affiliated with Trader Joe’s. Featured in The New York Times , CNN , Artnet News , and CNBC " Averbach is a Trader Joe's fan with an art historian's eye." — The New York Times "You'll never look at a can of sweet corn the same way again." — Los Angeles Magazine "The Art of Trader Joe's is a vibrant exploration of the creative spirit and unique culture behind the popular grocery chain." — Food Trade News "An ideal gift for any art lover or Trader Joe's shopper... It's accessible to even casual Trader Joe's shoppers and fans of whimsical illustrations, but the mind-blowing insights the author weaves into each and every page put it on the same level as a doctoral thesis in art history." — What's Good at Trader Joe's? "A delightful celebration of the creativity that surrounds us every day." — Jennifer Dasal, Art Historian & Author of ArtCurious "I learned so much from this book. This is perfect for a Trader Joe's fan." — Talia Heskett, Influencer "A tremendous resource for those who are curious about the extraordinary art that can be found in ordinary places." — Kyle Wood, Host of Who ARTed Podcast "When Julie Averbach walks into a Trader Joe's, it's like she's walking into an art gallery." — Better Home & Gardens "Grocery giant Trader Joe's hides art in its aisles. This new book reveals just where to look... Bottles of olive oil and tubs of feta cheese pay visual tribute to Greek Ionic columns; an Evenus Port Dessert Wine label tips its hat to Alphonse Mucha; while jars of Masala Sauce are branded with an image of the Taj Mahal." — Artnet News