Cult Eyewear: The World's Enduring Classics
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (838 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1858945097 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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— 'Eye Wear Glasses' Bloga fascinating read — PolaroidA celebration of innovative glasses design, including a concise illustrated introduction to their evolution — The Times (UK). But it is the pictures that steal the show. — New York Journal of BooksA gorgeously produced coffee table volume — TechnoratiOne of the most fascinating tomes on the history of eyewear. A celebration of design as well as a chronicle of the global industry… — EDGEAn intriguing perspective of the iconic brands who redefined eyewear — EyestylistCult Eyewear is a coffee-table tome worth its place in any home… Eyewear enthusiast or not, anyone with an eye for design or fashion will struggl
Ken Goldberg said Extremely Pleased, and I've Been Waiting a Long Time for a Book Such as This. This coffee table book is the answer to my search for a decent book devoted to eyewear, such that I've sought for many a year. I am not an optical professional but a long-time eyewear aficionado, who maintains his own eyewear forum, "Ken's Eyewear Club" as a Google Club (now a Google Group) since 1999; https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/kenseyewearclub/infoSure there are are other eyewear books. Chic simple: Eyeglasses is wonderful - I love it - but it's from the '90s and jus. Eyewear Collector Mark E. Jensen This is by far the most interesting read on eyewear ever produced. The eyewear industry has always been elusive when it comes to the history of the best brands ever produced in the later half of the twentieth century their methods kept secret. Here for the first time is a glimpse into the actual companies that produced some of the most iconic and collectible eyewear available ever. An eyeopening book! I would love to see the author write another book on the manufacturing and d. Beth Hobby said Five Stars. He loved this!
Rey, Persol to Polaroid, and from the 1780s to the present day. The book also includes a concise illustrated introduction to the evolution of eyewear; innovative designs and historically important inventions; films and key personalities associated with particular designs or brands through the years; and other fascinating aspects of this global industry.. Cult Eyewear is the first book to give an account of the world’s top eyewear brands, from Ray-Ban to J.F. Neil Handley, an authority on the history of eyewear, selects more than 30 famous names that have enduring appeal and command a dedicated following, and discusses the history of each brand and its most iconic spectacles or sunglasses. Selecting a pair of glasses can be a tricky business. With so many styles and labels availa