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Space Age Design: Icons of the Movement
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Peter Martin

Space Age Design

Icons of the Movement

Peter Martin

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teNeues
01 May 2025
Industrial: Commercial Art & Design; Furniture design
It all began on the evening of October 4, 1957, with a faint radio signal from the Soviet Sputnik satellite and became an era of futuristic design that shaped the culture of the 1950s and '60s. From iconic furniture to avant-garde architecture, this book offers a comprehensive insight into the bold aesthetics of the space age. Highlights of an era that united technology, art and design to create an awe-inspiring new universe. A book for design lovers and history buffs alike. Take off into the past of trend-setting design!

Text in English and German.

AUTHOR: Peter Martin, born in London in 1975, is a renowned journalist and author. After graduating in journalism from the University of Arts London, he specialised in design reporting. His clear writing and analytical approach make him a sought-after speaker at design conferences worldwide. In addition to his writing, Martin is actively involved in the promotion of design education and cultural mediation, shaping the connection between past and present in the field of innovative design.

SELLING POINTS: .

How the race to conquer space influenced design development .

The first comprehensive overview of designs and designers of the space age .

Providing insightful perspectives into the overall cultural impact on architecture, fashion, and interior design

180 colour illustrations
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Imprint:   teNeues
Country of Publication:   Germany
Dimensions:   Height: 300mm,  Width: 235mm,  Spine: 28mm
Weight:   1.756kg
ISBN:   9783961716036
ISBN 10:   396171603X
Pages:   256
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unspecified
contents: - overview of the Space Age's aesthetic - from iconic furniture to avant-garde architecture

Peter Martin, born in London in 1975, is a renowned journalist and author. After graduating in journalism from the University of Arts London, he specialised in design reporting. His clear writing and analytical approach make him a sought-after speaker at design conferences worldwide. In addition to his writing, Martin is actively involved in the promotion of design education and cultural mediation, shaping the connection between past and present in the field of innovative design.

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