Collecting the 20th Century

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In this lavishly illustrated book, Adrian Franklin, TV presenter, writer and serious collector, takes a decade-by-decade approach to exploring the twentieth century the architecture, fashion, design and everyday material culture. Covering popular periods such as Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Industrial Arts, Art Deco, Mid-Century, Retro, Modern, this book combines useful information with personal reflection in a lively and entertaining style.

Author Bio

Adrian Franklin is a professor of sociology at the University of Tasmania who previously taught at the University of Bristol and the University of Oslo. He is an experienced TV presenter and broadcaster and a collector of 20th-century decorative arts.