Retro : A Guide to the Mid-20th Century Design Revival by Franklin (Very Good)

Description: This is an ex-library book with library stamps and stickers in very good condition Retro may be cool, but why are we now in the middle of a love affair with objects and designs from the mid-twentieth century? What unique qualities do they share that make them so special now? Using one of the most spectacular displays of retro objects ever assembled, and covering all the bases - furniture, fashion, ceramics, technology, metal, graphics, plastic and glass - twentieth-century expert Adrian Franklin provides the answers. Spanning the period from the 1950s to the 1980s and beyond, and with international coverage, the book identifies the designers, manufacturers, brands, innovations, technologies and materials that transformed the world during the period of mid-century modern and still cast their magic spell. Authoritative, entertaining and beautiful, Retro is itself an object to be treasured. Ex-Library book in very good condition. This book titled "Retro: A Guide to the Mid-20th Century Design Revival by Franklin Ex-Library" is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of mid-century design. It covers various aspects of the history and criticism of furniture design from that era, and also provides insights on the special attributes of the pieces. The book is in good condition, with no markings or torn pages, making it an excellent addition to any collection. The publisher, Bloomsbury Publishing, has done an excellent job of presenting a comprehensive guide to this period in design history

Price: 28.01 USD

Location: Tampa, Florida

End Time: 2024-12-07T19:37:39.000Z

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