--- product_id: 1723060 title: "Classic Candy: America's Favorite Sweets, 1950-80" price: "€ 48.93" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1723060-classic-candy-americas-favorite-sweets-1950-80 store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Classic Candy: America's Favorite Sweets, 1950-80 **Price:** € 48.93 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Classic Candy: America's Favorite Sweets, 1950-80 - **How much does it cost?** € 48.93 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1723060-classic-candy-americas-favorite-sweets-1950-80) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Candy may well have its origins in medicine (think peppermint sticks), and many Americans still think of candy as an edible salve with which to cure and to celebrate. Today, Americans consume more than 600 billion pounds of the sugary stuff each year. Most Americans have their favorites, their go-to candy bars that bring them comfort. And most of us yearn for the candy of our youth, those treats that made us feel better no matter the occasion. From classics such as the Hershey bar and M&Ms to trend-setters like PEZ and Atomic Fireballs, candy has a special place in our hearts and memories. Lacey details the evolution of candy in America, looking at the classics from a variety of angles. With a look at everything from chocolate to fruity sweets, from simply packaging to product tie-ins, Lacey examines the classic candy of the late-twentieth century, including what it meant--and what it still means--to most of us. Readers will savor this colorful walk down memory lane to Candyland, filled with familiar signposts such as Bazooka, Clark, Necco, and Tootsie Roll. Review: Take a Sweet, Wonderful Trip Down Memory Lane......... - In "Classic Candy", Darlene Lacey takes you by the hand and leads you back in time, to revisit and reminisce about the candies from your childhood. At the same time, also giving you great details about the candies' makers and trivia like how one candy was made by accident by an intoxicated worker! The photographs from the wonderfully designed front page right through to the last picture of a Bit-O-Honey bar, were beautifully done, brightly colored and well designed settings to really give you the feel as if the wrapper were right there in front of you. I was very, very please with the amount of detail that you could view in the photographs as I feel that's just an extra added "special touch" to, as I said, recreating the feeling of having the candy right there. The author provides just the right combination of both the historical and the social impact of the candy of the era's, which just aids you in remembering the candies that for most people were an integral part of their childhood. I know I spent a wonderful afternoon reading this book, and then rereading it again in certain favorite spots because I so enjoyed all the memories the narrative and the photos brought out in me. Although I am not a collector, I think any fan of collections of nostalgia would enjoy this book because I think there aren't very many people who can say that candy was not an important part of their life as a child! My sister is a collector and I am definitely buying another copy of this book for her! Even if you aren't a collector, then, like me, I am sure you will enjoy this book immensely not only for the great photos and the wonderful way it's written, but also will enjoy all the other memories that will come back to you that you associate with the candies of your childhood. Review: Fascinating! - Got this book as a gift for my nostalgic older brother! He loved reading about his childhood favorites! Like me, he loves learning facts and trivia! This book scored a home run! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #978,266 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #975 in Gastronomy History (Books) #4,376 in Antiques & Collectibles (Books) #26,120 in United States History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 87 Reviews | ## Images ![Classic Candy: America's Favorite Sweets, 1950-80 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91BexrjiOmL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Take a Sweet, Wonderful Trip Down Memory Lane......... *by P***S on March 25, 2016* In "Classic Candy", Darlene Lacey takes you by the hand and leads you back in time, to revisit and reminisce about the candies from your childhood. At the same time, also giving you great details about the candies' makers and trivia like how one candy was made by accident by an intoxicated worker! The photographs from the wonderfully designed front page right through to the last picture of a Bit-O-Honey bar, were beautifully done, brightly colored and well designed settings to really give you the feel as if the wrapper were right there in front of you. I was very, very please with the amount of detail that you could view in the photographs as I feel that's just an extra added "special touch" to, as I said, recreating the feeling of having the candy right there. The author provides just the right combination of both the historical and the social impact of the candy of the era's, which just aids you in remembering the candies that for most people were an integral part of their childhood. I know I spent a wonderful afternoon reading this book, and then rereading it again in certain favorite spots because I so enjoyed all the memories the narrative and the photos brought out in me. Although I am not a collector, I think any fan of collections of nostalgia would enjoy this book because I think there aren't very many people who can say that candy was not an important part of their life as a child! My sister is a collector and I am definitely buying another copy of this book for her! Even if you aren't a collector, then, like me, I am sure you will enjoy this book immensely not only for the great photos and the wonderful way it's written, but also will enjoy all the other memories that will come back to you that you associate with the candies of your childhood. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating! *by K***N on October 14, 2024* Got this book as a gift for my nostalgic older brother! He loved reading about his childhood favorites! Like me, he loves learning facts and trivia! This book scored a home run! ### ⭐⭐⭐ Not quite what I wanted - considered returning this book *by B***E on April 15, 2026* Wanted more info on specific ingredients in healthier candy from the past - plus the candy variety in this small book is very limited. ## Frequently Bought Together - Classic Candy: America's Favorite Sweets, 1950-80 - Part of a Complete Breakfast: Cereal Characters of the Baby Boom Era --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1723060-classic-candy-americas-favorite-sweets-1950-80](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/1723060-classic-candy-americas-favorite-sweets-1950-80) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-05-29*