Description
Discover the vibrant world of color with 'Pink Flamingos and the Yellow Pages' by Bob Hambly, a captivating hardback perfect for color lovers and design enthusiasts alike. This BRAND NEW, beautifully illustrated book features 112 pages of delightful insights into the meaning of color in our lives. From cultural influences to historical significance, delve into topics like why wedding dresses are traditionally white and the intriguing Ketchup and Mustard Theory. Through 75 short essays, readers will explore a rainbow of fascinating hues—everything from bold, shocking shades to soft, subtle tints—transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. With bright, engaging photographs sprinkled throughout, this essential read unveils the hidden histories of colors we often take for granted. Perfect for art lovers, educators, and anyone curious about the rich tapestry of our vibrant world, it's an elegant addition to any coffee table or personal library. Get ready to embark on a vivid intellectual adventure that will ignite your appreciation for color and its impact on our lives. Enjoy fast and reliable delivery options for your purchase, ensuring you receive this eye-catching book right at your doorstep.
By Hambly, Bob
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages 112
Publisher Chronicle Books
Why are wedding dresses white? And what is the Ketchup and Mustard Theory? The answers always come back to colour. Colour infuses our lives with meaning, manifesting in science, language, design, pop culture, and beyond. Specific hues shape our everyday actions and define entire generations. In 75 short essays, this book reveals the hidden histories behind a range of fascinating hues - from shocking shades to subtle tints, from jockey silks on the racetrack to corals on the ocean floor. This elegant little hardcover is bursting with bright photographs throughout. It's a vivid tour across geography and through time that will leave you with a renewed sense of curiosity and wonder about our colourful world.
By Hambly, Bob
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages 112
Publisher Chronicle Books
Why are wedding dresses white? And what is the Ketchup and Mustard Theory? The answers always come back to colour. Colour infuses our lives with meaning, manifesting in science, language, design, pop culture, and beyond. Specific hues shape our everyday actions and define entire generations. In 75 short essays, this book reveals the hidden histories behind a range of fascinating hues - from shocking shades to subtle tints, from jockey silks on the racetrack to corals on the ocean floor. This elegant little hardcover is bursting with bright photographs throughout. It's a vivid tour across geography and through time that will leave you with a renewed sense of curiosity and wonder about our colourful world.