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This gogeously illustrated book is the only major work to document the hip and inventive design of the mid-twentieth century, a period that today reigns unchallenged among style setters as well as a new generation of home owners and collectors. There is no hotter style today than the cooler than cool work of modern designers and archtitects from the 1940s and 50s. Endlessly inventive and emminently livable, mid-century modernism has an optimism and confidence born of postwar abundance, and a spirited elegance that appeals powerfully fifty years later. In CLASSIC MODERN, design expert Deborah Dietsch introduces readers to the basic tenets of modern design and explains how the simple yet inspired forms typical of this style were so readily disseminated into mainstream American culture. Filled throughout with enticing examples of mid-century pieces from such timeless designers as Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Arne Jacobsen, and George Nelson, this beautiful book recaptures the excitement of the period's brilliant designs.
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Deborah K. Dietsch is the art and architecture critic of the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel. She is a former editor in chief at ARCHITECTURE magazine and has written about contemporary design issues for The Washington Post, House Beautiful, Progressive Architecture, World of Interiors and Metropolis. She lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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The decades after World War II launched a new age of confidence and optimism in many parts of the world. Read the first page
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4.7 out of 5 stars (11 customer reviews)
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
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Best of the Bunch, 19 Mar 2002
By Tek2000 - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Classic Modern: Midcentury Modern at Home (An Archetype Press book) (Hardcover)
Having recently read over a dozen books on classic modern homes and interiors, including brand new ones like Modernism Rediscovered as well as classics like Schulman's own Architecture and Its Photography, I was still in awe at the quality and quantity of photos in this book. They're almost all full or double-paged and in brilliant color. There is an occassional paired "original period" photo in black and white for an interesting contrast. Unlike some reviewers, I found the text informative because views of the clients and current owners are included - as opposed to just the critics and designers, as in most of the other books. The several appendices are very useful, as well. I would highly recommend this book at more than its "suggested" price, let alone at its incredibly low bargain price. Get it while you can.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Wonderful showcase of Modernist architecture and design!, 18 Nov 2000
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Classic Modern: Midcentury Modern at Home (An Archetype Press book) (Hardcover)
This beautifully photographed book sheds light on how modernism is being interpreted by contemporary home owners. The houses featured in this book are classic examples of mid-century modern architecture. Many of them have been recently restored, and are now filled with the splendors of modernist furniture and decorative arts. This book is really about the photographs, and they're just great.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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Coffee Table Book, 16 Dec 2000
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Classic Modern: Midcentury Modern at Home (An Archetype Press book) (Hardcover)
While the photographs offer an interesting view on the past and present use of these dwellings, we were disappointed with the quality of the writing. The book would be better if left as a photographic essay.
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