The Ambassador Magazine - Promoting Post-War British Textiles and Fashion
by Breward, Christopher (intro.)
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 185177677X
- ISBN 13
- 9781851776771
- Seller
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Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: V & A Publishing Ltd., 2012. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Black hardcover with title in white on spine. Condition: Very good, with just a hint of shelfwear to covers. No inscriptions. Dustjacket condition: Very good, with very light shelfwear. 240pp. Many colour illustrations. The Ambassador Magazine was a trade magazine renowned for its innovative design and adventurous editorial approach in promoting British manufacturing in the period after World War II. The magazine promoted fine art as an inspiration for design, and the friendships of the founder, Hans Juda and his wife Elsbeth resulted in original works from artists such as John Piper and Graham Sutherland being produced especially for the magazine. A heavy book, will require extra shipping charges if to be sent outside UK..
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- Bookseller
- Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008320
- Title
- The Ambassador Magazine - Promoting Post-War British Textiles and Fashion
- Author
- Breward, Christopher (intro.)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 185177677X
- ISBN 13
- 9781851776771
- Publisher
- V & A Publishing Ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2012
- Size
- Folio - over 12 - 15" tall
- Keywords
- ambassador magazine, graphic design
- Bookseller catalogs
- British Art (20th/21st Century); Costume and Textiles; Fashion;
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Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books
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Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books
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Sturminster Newton
About Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books
Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books specialises in Modern British Art and 20th century design books, and is based in Dorset. We are always interested in buying books, particularly those related to art, design, photography and architecture. Please contact us on 01258 471 249 or info@karenjakobsen.co.ukKaren Jakobsen is a Member of the PBFA
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- Folio
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- Fine
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