The Sixties

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Summary: Marvelous comprehensive survey
Review: The 1960s were definitive in terms of innovation and revolution. No where is this more apparent than in that decade's material culture artifacts. Leslie Jackson's book investigates the important highlights. From the sensual, modern curves of Scandinavian furniture to the re-invention of housewares at London's Habitat, design was not only flourishing, it was incredibly pervasive. Good design was everywhere; design was bold, playful, intelligent and fun. Scholarly, yet casual writing accompanied by plenty of full-color illustrations and a clean, stylish book design make this a must for both your coffee table and 20th century design library. An afterword focusses of the music of the Beatles and how it both reflected and prompted design innovation. While that's a bit of a stretch in my opinion, its still one of the more thought-provoking sections of the book. Beatles aside, this book proves to be incredibly relevant to today's consumers, as we are in the midst of a second revolution at the turn of the 21st century. IMacs, VW Beetles, and designer chairs at Target all mirror what happened 30 years ago.