Coney Island: Visions of an American Dreamland, 1861–2008
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (828 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300189907 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Corie said Fantastic history of one of my favorite places growing up. Fantastic history of one of my favorite places growing up. A beautiful book, filled with paintings and photos and an in-depth look at Coney Island from the mid 19th century to it's current status as a location for expensive condos and a boardwalk being replaced by cement (all good things come to an end - happily, the original Nathan's is s. A wonderful book! I own a few other books about Coney Island, but this one is by far the best. It has a huge selection of terrific old photos & artwork (including some great ephemera), and the written information is incredibly informative & interesting. Also, the details and clarity of the printing are really good.The exhibit connected with this book will b. Molly Griffin said Four Stars. A lot more info than expected
"Coney Island memories are occasioned by the publication of a dazzling, dizzying new book/exhibition catalog Coney Island: Visions of an American Dreamland, 1861-2008."—Peter Stamelman, Brooklyn Daily Eagle
An extraordinary array of artists is represented, from George Bellows, William Merritt Chase, Reginald Marsh, and Joseph Stella to Diane Arbus, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Robert Frank, Red Grooms, Weegee, and Swoon. This dazzling catalogue highlights more than 200 images from Coney Island’s history, including paintings, drawings, photographs, prints, posters, film stills, architectural artifacts, and carousel animals. Essays by prominent scholars analyze Coney Island through its imagery and ephemera as both a place and an idea—one that reflected the collective soul of the nation. . How artists chose to portray Coney Island between 1861 and 2008—in tableaux of wonder and menace, hope and despair, dreams and nightmares—mirrored the aspirations and disappointments of the era. A captivating look at Coney Island and its iconic place in the history of American art Called “America’s playground,” Coney Island is a world-famous resort and national cultural symbol that has inspired music, literature, and films. This groundbreaking book is the first to look at the site’s enduring status as inspiration for artists throughout the ages, from its inception as an elite seaside resort in the mid-19th century, to its evolution into an entertainment mec