Art Deco: The Golden Age of Graphic Art & Illustration (Masterworks) Hardcover – August 1, 2009

This is a great book for examples and a history of the Art Deco design. Although the movement started in Europe first, I would have appreciated more pictures about the American movement. The various European schools are discussed in detail with many artists listed and their works shown. The Paris art deco fair of 1925 which exposed many to the design is shown as well as the New York World's Fair of 1939. Very good and educational book about the background and influence Art Deco had on design. Included are art, posters, glass, sculpture, clothing, architecture and home furnishings. Just wish some of those great Hollywood movie interiors of the 20's and 30's were included.

My first words when opening the package were "Oh, WOW." This is a stunning book with large, richly colored photos of the art on every page, and just the right amount of copy. The online picture of the cover does not do it justice. It is beautiful and it sparkles. I'm very pleased and highly recommend this book.

Mesmerizing, high-quality pictures and informative blurbs about artists, architecture, designers, media, and trends of the art deco era. I love getting lost in this book and feeling transported in time. The pages and hard cover are sturdy enough for the many guests that will inevitably thumb through it while "oohing" and "ahhing." A must for glam girls and art deco lovers.

Lovely book and very informative. Learned about a few artists that I haven’t ever heard of nor seen their work.

Beautiful book! My daughter loved it. It's not only filled with great illustrations and art of the era, but also has enough information to also be educational. Great gift!

One of my best purchases. An ABSOLUTE MUST must for a fashion illustrator!

For those who are interesed in the Art Deco movement, this book is a beautiful presentation of the graphic arts and illustration from that period. Presented with very interesting background information.

Stunning material but .. It covers only part of what is a fascinating creative time, incredibly talented people would loved to see more, generally very good, I bought a used version which was in pristine condition, the fly leaf said a Christmas present , one I feel never opened, their loss was my gain. Richard