Fabulous Fabrics of the 50s: And Other Terrific Textiles of the 20s, 30s and 40s
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (776 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0877018111 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 120 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Fabulous Fabrics of the 50s A Customer If you are as passionate as myself for the American curtain and upholstry fabrics of the mid 20th century, you will want to have this book. The photographs of these bold and colorfull textiles are so well desplayed throughout the book it is almost a book of fabric art as well as an excellent reference. The text covers where the designs originated as well as the who, what, when and where that influenced the changes of the. You Look Fabulouuuusss John P As a graphic artist this is one of those books I really prize. It as good pictures - as a graphic artist I don't read much - so this review if more about the illustrations. And the illustrations are perfect. I will probably be on my shelf in my studio till I die because of the wonderful selection of fabrics. I do like the way the book is laid out too. This book would be very handy for anyone trying to do a vintage look i. Not quite all that it boasts in the title It was a wonderful book full of great images I would say that the title should be revised to read "florals of the Not quite all that it boasts in the title M. Arendsee It was a wonderful book full of great images I would say that the title should be revised to read "florals of the 40's (and other terrific florals of the 20's and 30's)" as that is what a majority of the book is. Based on the cover and title I would have expected that more than a 1/3rd of the book should have been dedicated to the 50's.. 0's (and other terrific florals of the 20's and 30's)" as that is what a majority of the book is. Based on the cover and title I would have expected that more than a 1/3rd of the book should have been dedicated to the 50's.
With its great images of birch-bark weaves, wafflecloth, barkcloth, pima cotton and much, much more, you will want to run your fingers over the pages but, alas, samples aren't included. "Fabulous Fabrics of the '50s )and Other Terrific Textiles of the '20s, '30s and '40s)," by Gideon Bosker, Michele Mancini and John Gramstad, gives us yet another of this publisher's definitive glimpses of the pop-culture past. The authors are vintage textile collectors and purveyors, and they trace the evolution of the fabrics as patterns exploded accroding to the thmese and trends of the era. --Seattle Post-Intelligencer Seattle Post-Intelligencer2. Warning: Grandma's-house-flashbacks ahead. --Seattle Post-Intelligencer"Fabulous Fabrics of the '50s )and Other Terrific Textiles of the '20s, '30s and '40s)," by Gideon Bosker, Michele Mancini and John Gramstad, gives us yet another of this publisher's defi
. He sells his fabrics all over the world.Bruce Beaton is a freelance photographer who lives in Portland, Oregon. Gideon Bosker is an Oregon based author, photographer, and connoisseur of popular culture whose many books include Freak Show, and Fabulous Fabrics of the 50s.John Gramstad is a textile collector who lives in Portland, Oregon
In this nostalgia-packed celebration of fabric design during its riotous mid-century years, over 170 striking full-color photographs accompanied by a lively text and detailed captions document the bold new patterns and unprecedented color combinations that had taken over American home decor. Organized by pattern type into ten chapters, Fabulous Fabrics also covers the floral prints and Hollywood inspired satins of the 30s and the vivid tropical and nautical designs of the 40s. After the war, designs based on science and fantasy proliferated, and no home was complete without boomerang-patterned drapes at the windows or a cowboy-print couch in the den. Today, these fabrics are hot collector's items appreciated for their kitschy optimism and their bright evocation of a more innocent era. A must have resource for designers, interior decorators, artists, architects, and pop-culture buff