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New York: A Mod Portrait of the City
Zdenek Mahler
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Description for New York: A Mod Portrait of the City
Hardback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 152 color illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 238 x 21. Weight in Grams: 690.
Exactly half a century old, this timeless illustrated classic artfully captures the 'Madmen' era New York City through a distinctive and charming mid-century aesthetic. The unique essence of New York City was never more poetically celebrated than in Vladimir Fuka's brilliant, colourful illustrations and collages and Zden?k Mahler's playful accompanying narrative. The authors take us on a charming journey of discovery through the magnificent metropolis' architectural landmarks, cultural hot spots and ethnically diverse neighborhoods - from the high to the low: Wall St to Coney Island, The Guggenheim Museum to Yankees Stadium. Interesting historical fun facts about the city and ... Read more
Exactly half a century old, this timeless illustrated classic artfully captures the 'Madmen' era New York City through a distinctive and charming mid-century aesthetic. The unique essence of New York City was never more poetically celebrated than in Vladimir Fuka's brilliant, colourful illustrations and collages and Zden?k Mahler's playful accompanying narrative. The authors take us on a charming journey of discovery through the magnificent metropolis' architectural landmarks, cultural hot spots and ethnically diverse neighborhoods - from the high to the low: Wall St to Coney Island, The Guggenheim Museum to Yankees Stadium. Interesting historical fun facts about the city and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Universe Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
690g
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780789327277
SKU
V9780789327277
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Zdenek Mahler
Vladimir Fuka (1926-1977) is a Czech illustrator, graphic artist, painter, and sculptor. In the 1950s and '60s, Fuka created a number of innovative books for both children and adults and has won numerous international awards. Zdenek Mahler is a writer of books for children and adults, and screenplays for theater, film, and television. He was an advisor in the preparations ... Read more
Reviews for New York: A Mod Portrait of the City
“New York: A Mod Portrait is more than a picture book—its is one of the most imaginative and beautiful travel guides ever written, and a charming companion for anyone journeying to the Big Apple. While the illustrations and punchy graphics may serve as a time capsule taking us back to midcentury NYC, certain elements have been updated to keep the ... Read more