Googie: Fifties Coffee Shop Architecture
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: Alan Hess
Binding: Paperback
Published: CHRONICLE, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: no dust jacket
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This architectural history chronicles the vibrant and distinctive Googie style that defined American coffee shops and roadside diners of the 1950s. Alan Hess uncovers the origins and evolution of this optimistic and futuristic design movement, characterized by its dramatic angles, soaring roofs, and neon-lit signage. The volume illustrates how these iconic structures became symbols of post-war prosperity and a burgeoning car culture, shaping the visual landscape of a dynamic era. It presents a detailed examination of the architects and their innovative designs, capturing the playful spirit and bold aesthetic that continues to fascinate enthusiasts today.
Author: Alan Hess
Binding: Paperback
Published: CHRONICLE, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: no dust jacket
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This architectural history chronicles the vibrant and distinctive Googie style that defined American coffee shops and roadside diners of the 1950s. Alan Hess uncovers the origins and evolution of this optimistic and futuristic design movement, characterized by its dramatic angles, soaring roofs, and neon-lit signage. The volume illustrates how these iconic structures became symbols of post-war prosperity and a burgeoning car culture, shaping the visual landscape of a dynamic era. It presents a detailed examination of the architects and their innovative designs, capturing the playful spirit and bold aesthetic that continues to fascinate enthusiasts today.