Miami, FL: Tra Publishing, 2019. Black hardcover with silver gilt-stamped boards. First Edition. Unpaginated with numerous b&w and color illustrations and photographic reproductions throughout celebrating several iconic villians lairs throughout modern film history (i.e. Star Wars, 007, Doctor Strangelove, Superman, Diabolik, Lethan Weapon, North by Northwest, The Incredibles, et alia): from futuristic fantasies to deathtrap-laden hives, from dwellings in space to those under the sea, pop culture and architecture join forces in these outlandish, primarily modern homes. Includes several essays in English like "Why do bad guys live in good houses?" that ponder why big-screen villains often live in architectural splendor; or ask, from a design standpoint, how th villain's lair as popularized in many of our favorite movies offers a stunning, sophisticated, envy-inducing expression of the warped drives and desires of its occupant. BOOK CONDITION: Fine; a solid, tight, clean copy showing hints of rubbing to silver gilt on cover title. Seller Inventory # 4258

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Title: Lair: Radical Homes and Hideouts of Movie ...

Publisher: Tra Publishing

Publication Date: 2019

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Edition: First Edition, First Printing.

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The only thing better than one boring building is hundreds of them. Far from the glamorous and avant-garde architectural features that make Los Angeles justifiably famous are the humble apartment buildings known as "dingbats." But Pretty Vacant dares to elevate the low-rise, the boxy, the not remarkably well-constructed to the architecturally sublime. In this inexpensive brick of a book, through scads of photographs of these underappreciated gems, their boundless surfacey charms are soon obvious. Combining funky textures, streamlined sconces, and future-retro ornamentation, these buildings practically define LA vernacular in their optimistic mix of mid-century modishness and darling details. Clive Piercy's photographs provide a streetside glimpse into the curious lives of these buildings, with charming names that range from the regal (Kings Studios) to the space-age (The Galaxie). Assembled in a compact but weighty package with more than 480 images, Pretty Vacant provides a snapshot tour and kitschy homage to this underdog architectural form.

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Clive Piercy , an associate at the design firm PhD, temporarily moved to Los Angeles from London 20 years ago and has been there ever since. This is his first book.

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