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Finding the Fountain of Youth
Rick Kilby
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Description for Finding the Fountain of Youth
Paperback. A collection of images demonstrating how the myth of the fountain of youth and its magical, restorative waters have been used to promote the state of Florida to tourists and new residents alike. Num Pages: 120 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 260 x 9. Weight in Grams: 417.
Juan Ponce de León reached the shores of Florida on April 2, 1513. Although the myth of the conquistador’s quest for the fountain of youth was debunked long ago, his fabled search remains inextricably tied to the image of the Sunshine State.
Featuring reproductions of hundreds of eye-catching postcards, vintage advertisements, vibrant photos, and other “Ponceabilia,” Finding the Fountain Youth reveals how Florida itself has been transformed into a veritable fountain of youth, a paradisiacal playground, a utopia of rejuvenating springs and supple mermaids.
Kilby’s delightful collection of images demonstrates how “magical” waters and their restorative powers have been used to promote ... Read more
Juan Ponce de León reached the shores of Florida on April 2, 1513. Although the myth of the conquistador’s quest for the fountain of youth was debunked long ago, his fabled search remains inextricably tied to the image of the Sunshine State.
Featuring reproductions of hundreds of eye-catching postcards, vintage advertisements, vibrant photos, and other “Ponceabilia,” Finding the Fountain Youth reveals how Florida itself has been transformed into a veritable fountain of youth, a paradisiacal playground, a utopia of rejuvenating springs and supple mermaids.
Kilby’s delightful collection of images demonstrates how “magical” waters and their restorative powers have been used to promote ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University Press of Florida United States
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
Number of Pages
120
Place of Publication
Florida, United States
ISBN
9780813044873
SKU
V9780813044873
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About Rick Kilby
Rick Kilby is a graphic designer living in Orlando, Florida, USA and president of Kilby Creative.
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