Store: A Memoir Of America's Great Department Stores
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Nan Tillson Birmingham
Binding: Hardback
Published: G. P. Putnam's Sons., 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor foxing to page edges, slight sun-fading to spine, minor bumping and chips to edges of DJ.
This compelling memoir chronicles the rise and cultural significance of America's iconic department stores. It uncovers the fascinating stories behind these retail giants, detailing their evolution from bustling emporiums to symbols of American consumerism and innovation. The narrative presents a vivid tapestry of societal change, illustrating how these grand establishments shaped fashion, commerce, and the very fabric of urban life. Readers will find a nostalgic journey through an era when shopping was an experience, and department stores served as community hubs and architectural marvels. Store ultimately preserves the legacy of these beloved institutions, offering a poignant reflection on their enduring impact on American culture.
Author: Nan Tillson Birmingham
Binding: Hardback
Published: G. P. Putnam's Sons., 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Minor foxing to page edges, slight sun-fading to spine, minor bumping and chips to edges of DJ.
This compelling memoir chronicles the rise and cultural significance of America's iconic department stores. It uncovers the fascinating stories behind these retail giants, detailing their evolution from bustling emporiums to symbols of American consumerism and innovation. The narrative presents a vivid tapestry of societal change, illustrating how these grand establishments shaped fashion, commerce, and the very fabric of urban life. Readers will find a nostalgic journey through an era when shopping was an experience, and department stores served as community hubs and architectural marvels. Store ultimately preserves the legacy of these beloved institutions, offering a poignant reflection on their enduring impact on American culture.