Designing the Seaside

Fred Gray

RRP: £19.95

Publisher: REAKTION BOOKS

Publication Date : 06/02/2009

Paperback

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Guardian Bookshop Notes:

Richly illustrated history of seaside architecture and culture, examining the evolution of holiday-making around the world, taking in gender, class, taste and fashion. With more than 400 illustrations, including historical photos, pamphlets, guidebooks, postcards and posters.

Publisher's description:

Presents a history of seaside architecture from the eighteenth century to the present day. This book covers the formal and informal design processes involved in major buildings as well as ephemeral structures from piers and pavilions to resort parks and open spaces to shops selling candy floss.

ISBN: 9781861894403