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Book SynopsisThe sleek lines and gleaming facades of the architecture of the late 1940s and 1950s reflect a culture fascinated by the promise of the Jet Age. This work draws on a vast range of sources to argue that the aesthetics of mid-century modern architecture reflect an increasing fascination with 'glamour'.
Trade Review“[O]ne of the most intriguing and compelling studies to date on modern architecture.”—Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians
* Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians *
"Fully informed, richly illustrated, and presented in scholarly fashion, it likely will be a lasting epochal work for decades. Essential."—P. Kaufman,
CHOICE -- P. Kaufman * CHOICE *
“Yale has produced a volume … that's so spectacular-looking, it may even exceed the publishing house's usual high production standards. . . . A stunning book.”--Robert Leiter, The Jewish Exponent
-- Robert Leiter * The Jewish Exponent *
"Friedman engages in a lively investigation of her subject."—Barrymore Laurence Scherer,
Antiques -- Barrymore Laurence Scherer * Antiques *
