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 Books
Phil Patton is a writer who delves into the intersection of design, culture, and technology. His work explores how objects and automobiles shape our society and reflect American identity. Patton's style is characterized by incisive observations and an ability to uncover the hidden narratives behind everyday items.
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.
20th Century Classic Cars
100 Years of Automotive Ads / 100 Jahre Autoweerbung / 100 Ans de Publicite Automobile
- 477 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Automobiles of the 20th Century offers a lush visual history of the automobile, decade by decade, via 500 plus print advertisements from the Jim Heimann Collection. Advertising has always been the dream work of industry, and nowhere is this more evident than in the world of auto advertising. Narrated with introductory and chapter text by New York Times automotive writer Phil Patton, as well as an illustrated timeline and sidebars, this volume highlights the technological innovations, major manufacturers and dealers, influential historical events, and the influence of popular culture on car design. The car is an indicator of more than mere technological innovation; its trends are a reflection of the cultural zeitgeist, whether in the form of a VW Beetle or a road-ready Hummer. The Stone Age, the Bronze Age ours could be called the Automobile Age, and this collection puts you in the drivers seat through the 20th century.