Streamlined pb*OP* [Paperback]

Claude Lichtenstein (Author), Frans Engler (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This sophisticated and charming book edited by two Swiss architects surveys the phenomenon of streamlining in transportation design during the first half of the 20th century. It covers ships, trains, planes, and automobiles as well as dirigibles and motor scooters. With its generous illustrations and succinct essays, it reads more like the catalog of a museum exhibition than a straightforward historical text. The photographic material, including a ten-page color portfolio, is especially valuable?chock-full of period detail. Well priced, this book serves sophisticated tastes and will be a fine addition to specialized collections.?Peter S. Kaufman, Boston Architectural Ctr.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 271 pages
• Publisher: Lars Muller (February 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568980655
• ISBN-13: 978-1568980652
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,253,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A treasure trove!, March 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Streamlined pb*OP* (Paperback)

As a design professional, I thought I was familiar with the streamlined era - wrong! Page after page, I was delighted to discover something new and amazing. You owe it to yourself to get a copy of this book, it's an eye-opening tour filled with fascinating visions.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Incredible Resource!, December 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Streamlined pb*OP* (Paperback)

An incredible array of photos and essays about the days when "Streamlined" was the wave of the future. The focus is on vehicles, but this book is a MUST for any fans of "Art Deco" design or the "Streamline Moderne" era. This beautifully laid out and presented book is a great supplement to the standard works on this era by Meikle and Bush. It is a joy to read and simply to browse...repeatedly!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A smooth package., October 16, 1999

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Russell Chambers (Auckland, New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Streamlined pb*OP* (Paperback)

Beautifully designed testament to the great age of machines. Cool swoopy trains planes cars and airships. Mostly B&W but it doesn't matter. You won't regret it.