Airworld: Design and Architecture for Air Travel
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (780 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 393193649X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 296 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Pretty Great" according to K. Skodis. Overall, very good. Pages and pages of airplane interiors and brand identity design, but I was hoping for more airport interior design. I didn't see one shot of the famous Eames group airport seating? WTF?. Five Stars Excellent unique book, speedy delivery and fine price.
Within a mere eight decades--since the first regular airline flights in 1919--flying has gone from being the adventurous, exclusive pleasure of a select few to a mass phenomenon. With many illustrations and archival materials that have never before been presented to the public, this book is dedicated to this 'airworld' and the designers, architects, graphic artists and fashion designers that created it. Civilian air travel has not only created its own technical standards, but also produced its own aesthetic: cabin interiors, airport architecture, airline corporate