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Mid-Century Nostalgia Books
The 1950s was a defining time for our culture and architecture. Polynesian Pop was just one of the many unique facets that surfaced, and these books capture the mood and magic.
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| Southern California in the '50s
A timewerap back to Los Angeles during its amazing growth expansion. Featuring amazing photos and stories the rise and fall of themeparks, roadside attractions, diners, and freeways. This book is a wonderful read and stunning to look at. Highly recommended.
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| Googie Redux: Ultramodern Roadside Architecture
Googie Architecture is the ultra-lean 1950s Diner look that was popular in Southern California. This book chronicles the style's birth through photos and text. This photos alone are worth the price. The original was out of print for a long time, so get this one while you can.
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| Palm Springs Weekend
Take a trip to Palm Springs and see the sleek, modern design of a city that was born out of the 1950s Hollywood jetset. The homes featured in this oversized coffee table book are simply fantastic and really captures the feeling of this truly special place.
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| Southern Californialand: Mid-Century Culture in Kodachrome
See Southern California through the lenses of the familes who lived, worked, and grew up there. This is a clever collection of amateur photos that really capture the feeling of that simpler time. A unique book.
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