Nostalgia Spotlight On The Twenties
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A richly illustrated work of social and cultural history, Nostalgia Spotlight on the Twenties transports readers back to the vibrant, turbulent decade of the 1920s, capturing the spirit of an era defined by jazz, flappers, silent cinema, and rapid social change. Michael Anglo presents a vivid panorama of the period through a carefully curated collection of photographs, advertisements, and ephemera that bring the sights and sensations of the decade to life. The tone is warmly nostalgic yet informative, balancing affectionate retrospection with genuine historical insight into the fashions, entertainments, and everyday life of the era. Anglo illustrates how the Twenties represented a pivotal cultural shift in Britain and beyond, as post-war optimism gave rise to new freedoms in music, dress, and popular culture. A treat for history enthusiasts and nostalgia lovers alike, the work serves as both a visual time capsule and an engaging chronicle of one of the twentieth century's most iconic decades.
Author: Michael Anglo
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, Universal Books
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A richly illustrated work of social and cultural history, Nostalgia Spotlight on the Twenties transports readers back to the vibrant, turbulent decade of the 1920s, capturing the spirit of an era defined by jazz, flappers, silent cinema, and rapid social change. Michael Anglo presents a vivid panorama of the period through a carefully curated collection of photographs, advertisements, and ephemera that bring the sights and sensations of the decade to life. The tone is warmly nostalgic yet informative, balancing affectionate retrospection with genuine historical insight into the fashions, entertainments, and everyday life of the era. Anglo illustrates how the Twenties represented a pivotal cultural shift in Britain and beyond, as post-war optimism gave rise to new freedoms in music, dress, and popular culture. A treat for history enthusiasts and nostalgia lovers alike, the work serves as both a visual time capsule and an engaging chronicle of one of the twentieth century's most iconic decades.