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London: Thames and Hudson., 1995. 352pp, index, 417 ills (300 col). Or gray cloth in jacket. As new. Published to coincide with a travelling exhibition from the Wolfsonian, a Miami institution devoted to examining the social, political and aesthetic significance of objects produced between 1885 & 1945. The book looks at the ways that political, industrial and cultural leaders have employed design in their programs of reform and their efforts to shape public opinion. Shows how design has been a vital tool in acclimatizing people to life in the modern world and helping to form a sense of national identity, particularly in European countries, through local crafts and vernacular buildings.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to.

1995. Paperback. Fine. Paperback. 2015. Originally published at $35. In publisher's shrinkwrap. New.

New York: Thames & Hudson, 1995. First edition. Softcover. 352 pages. Published in conjunction with a traveling exhibition that ran November 11, 1995 through April 28, 1996 at The Wolfsonian in Miami and then went on to three other locations for additional dates. Preface by Peggy Loar. Essays by Wendy Kaplan, Laurie A. Stein with contributions by Immela Franzke, Elinoor Bergvelt, Paul Greenhaigh, Jeffrey L. Meikle, Irene de Guttry & Maria Paola Maino, Marianne Lamonaca, Dennis P. Doordan, John Heskett, and Bernard F. Reilly, Jr. Includes 400 illustations with 300 in color. A near fine copy in wrappers with some minor wear. Signed and warmly inscribed by Wendy Kaplan on the front free endpaper to an author and curator. Uncommon signed.

One of the critical formative influences of the 20th century has been the response to modernity. In the struggle between modern and anti-modern forces, between progressiveness and reaction, design has been a key element in the service of reform movements and as an agent of propaganda. Written by leading social and art historians, this book is published to accompany a travelling exhibition organized by the Wolfsonian, a Miami institution dedicated to examining the social, political and aesthetic significance of objects produced between 1885 and 1945. With hundreds of photographs of the Wolfsonian's collection of objects-posters, books, furniture and ceramics-it shows how design has been a vital tool in acclimatizing people to life in the modern world, examining the different ways that political, industrial and cultural leaders throughout Europe and America have used design in their programmes of reform, in their efforts to shape public opinion and the forge a sense of national identity. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.

First ed. Fine/Fine condition.

Hardback book in near fine condition, dust jacket is very good to near fine, crease on front flap.

0500237069. with dustjacket, bright clean copy.