History & Criticism

  • Menu Design in America. 1850-1985

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    Until restaurants became commonplace in the late 1800s, printed menus for meals were rare commodities reserved for special occasions. As restaurants proliferated, the menu became more than just a culi

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    • Author: Mariani, John
    • Binding: Hardcover
    • Page Count: 392
    • Publish Date: July 01 2011
    • ISBN10: 383652662X
    • Language: English
  • Mid-Century Modern: A Complete Sourcebook

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    A definitive survey of mid-century modern design and architecture in an accessible compact edition, this book offers a rich overview of one of the most popular, collectable, and dynamic periods of des

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    • Author: Bradbury, Dominic
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 544
    • Publish Date: November 10 2020
    • ISBN10: 0500023476
    • Language: English
  • The Beauty of Everyday Things

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    The Japanese philosopher and aesthete’s definitive, hugely influential exposition of his philosophy of folkcrafts, setting out the hallmarks of Japanese design as we know it today: anonymity, quality,[more below]

    • Author: Yanagi, Soetsu
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 352
    • Publish Date: October 08 2019
    • ISBN10: 0241366356
    • Language: English
  • The Black Experience in Design: Identity, Expression & Reflection

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    The Black Experience in Design spotlights teaching practices, research, stories, and conversations from a Black/African diasporic lens.

    Excluded from traditional design history and educational canons

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    • Author: Berry, Anne H.
    • Binding: Paperback
    • Page Count: 600
    • Publish Date: February 01 2022
    • ISBN10: 1621537854
    • Language: English
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