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British modern : graphic design between the wars / Steven Heller and Louise Fili.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, c1998.Description: 132 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 20 x 22 cmISBN:
  • 0811813118 (pbk.) :
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • NC998.6.G7 H45 1998
Summary: The first book to focus on British design of the Art Deco period, British Modern is an essential reference for graphic artists, designers, Anglophiles, and anyone with an interest in advertising or art history. Adding to their acclaimed Art Deco design series, authors Steve Heller and Louise Fili have here collected a wealth of original artifacts - over two hundred reproductions - from the 1920s through the 1940s. These include examples from publicity for cultural events, consumer products, fashion, industry, and travel. Signs, posters, product packaging, and magazine covers offer inspiration for the designer and present an engaging portrait of the time and place in which they were created.
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Books Books American University in Dubai American University in Dubai Main Collection NC 998.6 .G7 H45 1998 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 600510
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 132).

The first book to focus on British design of the Art Deco period, British Modern is an essential reference for graphic artists, designers, Anglophiles, and anyone with an interest in advertising or art history. Adding to their acclaimed Art Deco design series, authors Steve Heller and Louise Fili have here collected a wealth of original artifacts - over two hundred reproductions - from the 1920s through the 1940s. These include examples from publicity for cultural events, consumer products, fashion, industry, and travel. Signs, posters, product packaging, and magazine covers offer inspiration for the designer and present an engaging portrait of the time and place in which they were created.

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