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Phil Patton

    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.

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    20th Century Classic Cars
    • 2014

      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

      20th Century Classic Cars
    • 1999

      Dreamland

      Travels Inside the Secret World of Roswell and Area 51

      • 362 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.5(33)Add rating

      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.

      Dreamland
    • 1987