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Shop America: Midcentury Storefront Design 19381950,Used
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Window shopping In postwar America, everything pointed to a bright, shiny future. Sheer optimism and opulence informed everything from automobile design to architecture, infusing design with largerthanlife planes and curves. Storefront design of the era is particularly indicative of this phenomenon, incarnated here in an extensive collection of handillustrated shop window designs from 1938 to 1950. These spectacular, often grandiose plans for grocery stores, shoe shops, beauty salons, bakeries, and more are reminders of a time when stores were sacred shrines for the congregation of American shoppers?impressive and even slightly intimidating, just like the future itself. Collected for this unique book, the designs viewed in retrospect reveal the mindset of a unique period in history. In addition to an extensive selection of drawings are historical black and white photographs of actual shops built in a similar style. Shop America offers a rare look at midcentury commercial America as it pictured itself. The editor: Jim Heimann is Executive Editor for TASCHEN America in Los Angeles and the author of numerous books on architecture, popular culture, and Hollywood history including TASCHEN's bestselling AllAmerican Ads series. The author: Steven Heller, the art director of the New York Times Book Review and cochair of the School of Visual Arts MFA Design program, is the author of over one hundred books on design, popular culture, and satiric art. In addition to writing for over a dozen TASCHEN titles, his recent books include Design Literacy Second Edition, Stylepedia, and The Education of a Graphic Designer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Shop America: Mid-Century Storefront Design, 1938-1950'? A: The book focuses on mid-century storefront design in postwar America, showcasing hand-illustrated shop window designs from 1938 to 1950, reflecting the optimism and unique architectural styles of that era.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Steven Heller, a well-known art director and writer, with contributions from editor Jim Heimann, who specializes in architecture and popular culture.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can I expect in this book? A: Expect to find an extensive collection of hand-illustrated designs along with historical black and white photographs of actual shops built in a similar style.
- Q: Is 'Shop America' suitable for design students? A: Yes, this book is suitable for design students as it provides insights into mid-century design principles and showcases examples of architectural styles relevant to their studies.
- Q: What is the physical condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show signs of wear but is still functional and readable.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 241 pages filled with illustrations and historical context.
- Q: When was 'Shop America' published? A: The book was published on April 4, 2007.
- Q: What editions of the book are available? A: This book is available in its 'First Edition', which contains the original content as published.
- Q: Can I find this book in different languages? A: Yes, the book is available in English, German, and French editions.