Description
Discover the vibrant legacy of the Festival of Britain 1951 with this captivating hardback titled 'Festival of Britain 1951: Design.' This BRAND NEW edition is packed with rich illustrations and detailed insights into the icons of post-war British culture. The Festival celebrated resilience and creativity in the aftermath of the Second World War, taking place on a historically significant site near Waterloo Station. Although it faced critical skepticism from political commentators, its charm resonated with collectors, social historians, and enthusiasts of 20th-century design. This unique book presents a thorough exploration of the festival's journey through its souvenirs, dubbed 'The Tonic to the Nation.' With 135 color and 20 black-and-white illustrations, this indispensable guide offers readers an opportunity to delve deeper into the festival’s significance and its lasting impact on British society. The Festival of Britain 1951: Design brilliantly contextualizes the modest yet meaningful artifacts, revealing stories of collective memory and celebration. Ideal for those interested in social history, design enthusiasts, and collectors looking to appreciate post-war artifacts and memorabilia. Add this title to your collection and relive the spirit of a pivotal moment in British history. It’s not just a book; it’s a testament to an era. Delivery within New Zealand is fast and reliable, ensuring your copy reaches you promptly.
By Rennie, Paul
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback, New title
Number of Pages 96
Publisher Publishers Distribution Ltd
Inspired by the Great Exhibition of 1851, the Festival of Britain followed soon after the austerity of the war years. The major events were focused around the twenty-seven-acre bomb site around Waterloo Station, although events happened throughout the UK. The Festival was almost immediately unfashionable amongst commentators. It was viewed with suspicion by political conservatives and quickly dismantled. An establishment orthodoxy quickly emerged that called into question the Festival's objectives. This political ambivalence towards the Festival is confounded by the popularity of the Festival amongst collectors, social historians and anybody interested in post-war British culture and society. This book is the first to present the story of the Festival of Britain, held in 1951, through its souvenirs. These objects were produced to commemorate The Tonic to the Nation. Retrospectively, they testify to the enormous popular appeal of the Festival. Festival of Britain 1951, the most recent addition to the popular Design series, places these souvenirs and objects into their historical context and explains the continuing appeal of these modest artefacts. SELLING POINTS: Lavishly illustrated, the book is an indispensable guide to the 1951 Festival of Britain, its objects and their meanings in the twenty-first century A new title in the exquisite new Design series 135 colour and 20 b/w illustrations
By Rennie, Paul
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback, New title
Number of Pages 96
Publisher Publishers Distribution Ltd
Inspired by the Great Exhibition of 1851, the Festival of Britain followed soon after the austerity of the war years. The major events were focused around the twenty-seven-acre bomb site around Waterloo Station, although events happened throughout the UK. The Festival was almost immediately unfashionable amongst commentators. It was viewed with suspicion by political conservatives and quickly dismantled. An establishment orthodoxy quickly emerged that called into question the Festival's objectives. This political ambivalence towards the Festival is confounded by the popularity of the Festival amongst collectors, social historians and anybody interested in post-war British culture and society. This book is the first to present the story of the Festival of Britain, held in 1951, through its souvenirs. These objects were produced to commemorate The Tonic to the Nation. Retrospectively, they testify to the enormous popular appeal of the Festival. Festival of Britain 1951, the most recent addition to the popular Design series, places these souvenirs and objects into their historical context and explains the continuing appeal of these modest artefacts. SELLING POINTS: Lavishly illustrated, the book is an indispensable guide to the 1951 Festival of Britain, its objects and their meanings in the twenty-first century A new title in the exquisite new Design series 135 colour and 20 b/w illustrations