20th Century Classic Cars offers a lush visual history of the automobile, decade by decade, via 400 plus print advertisements from the Jim Heimann Collection. Using imagery culled from a century of auto advertising, this book traces the evolution of the auto from horseless carriage to rocket on wheels and beyond. With an introduction and chapter text by New York Times automotive writer Phil Patton, as well as an illustrated timeline, this volume highlights the technological innovations, major manufacturers and dealers, historical events, and influence of popular culture on car design. Time travel through the Automobile Age, with a collection that puts you in the drivers seat
Phil Patton Boeken
Phil Patton is een schrijver die zich verdiept in de kruising van design, cultuur en technologie. Zijn werk onderzoekt hoe objecten en auto's onze samenleving vormgeven en de Amerikaanse identiteit weerspiegelen. Patton's stijl wordt gekenmerkt door scherpe observaties en het vermogen om verborgen verhalen achter alledaagse voorwerpen te onthullen.



Focusing on America's enigmatic "Dreamland," the book presents a captivating exploration that challenges readers' perceptions of American ingenuity and extraterrestrial creativity. Through a blend of narrative and visual elements, it delves into the mysteries surrounding this secretive location, inviting a reevaluation of beliefs about technological advancements and the unknown.