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Picture Perfect: Deco Photo Frames 1926-1946

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Picture Perfect is a very informative book that gives the background on the beautiful Art Deco picture frames of the 30 and 40's.

The books's photographs of the frames and the dozens of great movie star studio stills that graced these picture frames are stunning. Any one that's a fan of the Art Deco / Jazz Age Period or a fan of classic film stars (I happen to be both) would be delighted with this book. Maybe, future editions could carry more information about the growing value of these frames.

Oh, God I just love this book. I look at it over and over. If you like art deco and if you like glamorous movie stars, you have to own it. Besides the appropriate photo in every frame, there are wonderful stories by the author, Steve Starr, to enjoy, with. A favorite purchase.

In my opinion, when interior decorating, if the frames used are out of period, it can destroy the entire focus of the room. Home decor magazines of the 1920s and 1930s do not give detailed drawings or photographs illustrating frames in use. This book is a tremendous portfolio of early art deco frames and the history behind the designs including the history of their manufacture, their distribution and their use. I ditto the enthusiasm of the earlier two reviews.