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 Libri
Phil Patton è uno scrittore che approfondisce l'intersezione tra design, cultura e tecnologia. Il suo lavoro esplora come oggetti e automobili plasmano la nostra società e riflettono l'identità americana. Lo stile di Patton è caratterizzato da osservazioni acute e dalla capacità di svelare le storie nascoste dietro gli oggetti di uso quotidiano.



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.