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Author : Jon Bentley
Publisher : Atlantic Books (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10
Category : Automobiles
ISBN : 1786496356
The perfect gift for motoring and technology enthusiasts - a guide to the history and future of cars.
Author : Gabrielle Esperdy
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 553 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-28
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780813943107
Early to mid-twentieth-century America was the heyday of a car culture that has been called an "automobile utopia." In American Autopia, Gabrielle Esperdy examines how the automobile influenced architectural and urban discourse in the United States from the earliest days of the auto industry to the aftermath of the 1970s oil crisis. Paying particular attention to developments after World War II, Esperdy creates a narrative that extends from U.S. Routes 1 and 66 to the Las Vegas Strip to California freeways, with stops at gas stations, diners, main drags, shopping centers, and parking lots along the way. While it addresses the development of auto-oriented landscapes and infrastructures, American Autopia is not a conventional history, offering instead an exploration of the wide-ranging evolution of car-centric territories and drive-in typologies, looking at how they were scrutinized by diverse cultural observers in the middle of the twentieth century. Drawing on work published in the popular and professional press, and generously illustrated with evocative images, the book shows how figures as diverse as designer Victor Gruen, geographer Jean Gottmann, theorist Denise Scott Brown, critic J.B. Jackson, and historian Reyner Banham constructed "autopia" as a place and an idea. The result is an intellectual history and interpretive roadmap to the United States of the Automobile.
Author : Peter Wollen,Joe Kerr
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1861891326
The reach of the car today is almost universal, and its effect on landscapes, cityscapes, cultures indeed, on the very fabric of the modern world is profound. Cars have brought benefits to individuals in terms of mobility and expanded horizons, but the cost has been very high in terms of damage to the environment and the consumption of precious resources. Despite the growing belief that a Faustian price is now being paid for the freedom cars have bestowed on us, we are none the less manufacturing them in ever greater numbers. Autopia is the first book to explore the culture of the motor car in the widest possible sense. Featuring newly commissioned essays by writers, critics, historians, artists and film-makers, as well as reprinting key texts, it examines the effect of the car throughout the world, including the USA, Western and Eastern Europe, Japan, China, Cuba, India and South Africa. In this book the car is treated neither as a technological fetish object nor as an instrument of danger. Instead, it is examined as a hugely important determinant of 20th-century culture, neither wholly good nor an unmitigated disaster, and certainly endlessly fascinating. Contributors include Michael Bracewell, Ziauddin Sardar, Al Rees, Martin Pawley, Donald Richie and Peter Hamilton. Key texts by Marshall Berman, Jane Jacobs, Roland Barthes, Marc Auge and others."
Author : Jeremiah B.C. Axelrod
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-06-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520252851
"Flat-out one of the most interesting books I've read in years. To say that a book about California might rank with Kevin Starr's Americans and the California Dream or Mike Davis' City of Quartz is dangerously high praise, but I think Axelrod's book may someday be in that league."—John Ganim, University of California, Riverside "Inventing Autopia thoughtfully weaves together planning and policy history with cultural history to great effect. It is sure to change our understanding of the ways in which Los Angeles not only grew and developed but envisioned itself in the era."—William Deverell, author of Whitewashed Adobe: The Rise of Los Angeles and the Remaking of Its Mexican Past
Author : Chris Strodder
Publisher : Santa Monica Press
Page : 581 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-11
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781595807984
Completely updated and expanded with over 50 new entries and 300 new photos, The Disneyland Encyclopedia spans the entire history of the park, from its founding more than 50 years ago to the present day. This fascinating book features detailed explorations of 600 Disneyland topics, including lands, attractions, restaurants, stores, events, and significant people. Each of the main encyclopedia entries illuminates the history of a Disneyland landmark, revealing the initial planning strategies for the park’s iconic attractions and detailing how they evolved over the decades. Enriching this unique A-to-Z chronicle are profiles of the personalities who imagined and engineered the kingdom known as “The Happiest Place on Earth.” Discover unbuilt concepts, including Liberty Street, Rock Candy Mountain, and Chinatown, and delight in fascinating trivia about long-lost Disneyland features, from the real rifles in the shooting gallery that was once located on Main Street to the jet-packed Rocket Man who flew above Tomorrowland. The new “Mouscellany" feature adds fun facts, hidden secrets, and odd trivia to the third edition. Overflowing with meticulously researched details and written in a spirited, accessible style, The Disneyland Encyclopedia is a comprehensive and entertaining exploration of the most-influential, most-renovated, and most-loved theme park in the world!
Author : John Glass
Publisher : Alternative Travel Press
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
This is not just a travel guide, it's an ADVENTURE GUIDE that goes far beyond what other travel books offer. Written for both first time visitors and experienced travelers, this book has something for everyone. • Detailed information on every attraction, restaurant, and shop in the park. • Secrets, tips, and inside information about every aspect of your visit. • Maps to attractions, restaurants, shops, parking and more. • Planning help and itineraries. • Complete transportation guides for getting to and around the Disneyland Resort. • Money-saving tips for dining, snacking, buying tickets and arranging travel. • Restaurant, souvenir, and gift recommendations. • Full dining menus and special guides to vegan foods, healthy eating, specialty coffees, desserts and more. • Seasonal activities and special events. • Specialty guides to pin trading, Vinylmation, coin press machines, picnic spots, character meets, photo opportunities, and more. • A complete guide to all of the stories that drive the rides, restaurants, and shops in the park. • Helpful appendixes cross reference all of the films, books, and music featured in the park so you can discover which locations feature your favorite Disney characters.
Author : John Glass
Publisher : Alternative Travel Press
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-02-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Fully updated for 2014 with all new attractions, restaurants, shops, menus, prices, secrets, tips, and more. Now easier to navigate than ever with redesigned layout and new "Quick Guides." New "Fun Facts" add interesting trivia about attractions, restaurants and shops. This is not just a travel guide, it's an ADVENTURE GUIDE that goes far beyond what other travel books offer. Written for both first time visitors and experienced travelers, this book has something for everyone. • Detailed information on every attraction, restaurant, and shop in the park. • Secrets, tips, and inside information about every aspect of your visit. • Maps to attractions, restaurants, shops, parking and more. • Planning help and itineraries. • Complete transportation guides for getting to and around the Disneyland Resort. • Money-saving tips for dining, snacking, buying tickets and arranging travel. • Restaurant, souvenir, and gift recommendations. • Full dining menus and special guides to vegetarian foods, healthy eating, specialty coffees, desserts and more. • Seasonal activities and special events. • Specialty guides to pin trading, Vinylmation, coin press machines, picnic spots, meeting characters, photo opportunities, and more. • A complete guide to all of the stories that drive the attractions, restaurants, and shops in the park. • Helpful appendixes cross reference all of the films, books, and music featured in the park so you can discover which locations feature your favorite Disney characters.
Author : Kendra Trahan
Publisher : Kendra Trahan
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0971746400
This enthusiastic investigation of Disneyland's hidden treasures leads both first-time visitors and aficionados through the legendary theme park while pointing out tiny surprises around each turn. Helpfully organized as a reading tour, this guidebook features the whereabouts of many of Disneyland's secrets, including the locations of several “Hidden Mickeys,” and original movie props that appear around the park. Also included are original illustrations, trivia, and an exploration of Disneyland's history, which notes the subtle tributes Walt Disney placed throughout the grounds honoring the people who made the park possible. Also included are fascinating facts about Disneyland and American history that will interest teachers and tour guides as well as the 13.9 million guests who visit Disneyland every year.
Author : Reyner Banham
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03-05
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0520260155
Originally published: London: Allen Lane, 1971.
Author : John Glass
Publisher : Alternative Travel Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
***Includes SEASON OF THE FORCE • STAR WARS LAUNCH BAY • SUPER HERO HQ • 60TH ANNIVERSARY DIAMOND CELEBRATION*** Get the inside track on the attractions, shows, activities, and foods you don't want to miss while visiting the park. This 2016 edition is completely updated for the new year with all new information, tips, and more. This is not your ordinary travel guide. It gives you quick access to the information that only experienced travelers, long time fans, and park insiders know. In 150 pages the book explores all of the best things to do while visiting the park. Written for both first time visitors and experienced travelers, this book has something for everyone. • Maps for every land in the park to help you reach your destinations. • Amazing extra things to do at attractions that new guests tend to miss. • Restaurants, meals, and snacks that you must try before leaving the park. • Hidden activities that you will want to explore during your visit. • Unique souvenirs that you will be glad to bring home. • Secrets and tips for seeing the most popular shows. • Unadvertised shows that you won’t want to miss. • All the details you need about the park’s seasonal activities and special events. • Limited time activities that you will want to know about. If you love the Disneyland Resort you may be interested in these other titles by Alternative Travel Press: • 100 Things You Don't Want to Miss at Disney California Adventure 2016 • Halloween at the Disneyland Resort • Winter Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
Author : Lynn Barron,Ken Pellman
Publisher : Lynn Barron
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781936434756
What is it like to be the eyes and ears of the institution known as "The Happiest Place on Earth?" How does it really feel to work day in and day out leading part of the world famous Disneyland Custodial Team? Just how do they keep such a busy place so clean? Find the answers to these questions and more as secrets are revealed in this unauthorized, honest, and affectionate memoir from insiders who struggled to keep guest happy, tame wild new cast members, and keep the original Disneyland clean through a time of tremendous change, growth, and controversy for the Resort. You'll discover that cleaning up is just a part of the job as you experience heartwarming triumphs, heartbreaking tragedies, and hearty laughs along with the people who lived them.
Author : Damian Milton,Sara Ryan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000800159
This handbook provides an authoritative and up-to-date overview of Critical Autism Studies and explores the different kinds of knowledges and their articulations, similarities, and differences across cultural contexts and key tensions within this subdiscipline. Critical Autism Studies is a developing area occupying an exciting space of development within learning and teaching in higher education. It has a strong trajectory within the autistic academic and advocate community in resistance and response to the persistence of autism retaining an identity as a genetic disorder of the brain. Divided into four parts • Conceptualising autism • Autistic identity • Community and culture • Practice and comprising 24 newly commissioned chapters written by academics and activists, it explores areas of education, Critical Race Theory, domestic violence and abuse, sexuality, biopolitics, health, and social care practices. It will be of interest to all scholars and students of disability studies, sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, education, health, social care, and political science.
Author : Alain Littaye,Didier Ghez
Publisher : Aldebaran Publishing
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-14
Category : Art
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
The acclaimed Disneyland Paris, From Sketch to Reality book is now available in an English eBook special edition with a major update! Not only the book has 40 new pages more than in the regular 320 pages printed edition, but it includes also 118 pictures more in addition to the 750 pictures and artworks of the regular edition, so the book has now around 15% more pages and pictures! The printed edition of the book is now out of stock and copies are sold at very high prices on the web by various sellers, so this eBook edition is a unique chance to get the book at the best price ever! Disneyland Paris, From Sketch to Reality tells the story of the creation of Disneyland Paris thanks to interviews by Didier Ghez of dozens of Disney Imagineers and 250 Imagineering artworks as well as 600 pictures of the park and resort. There is new pages for all attractions which have been updated recently or added in the park since the book was published 17 years ago, i.e new pages for Pirates of Caribbean, Star Tours 2, Hyperspace Mountain, Buzz Lightyear, Big Thunder Mountain, Meet Mickey, Mickey's Philarmagic, Hotel New York, and of course Phantom Manor which reopened recently, with 16 new pages for Phantom Manor only! And because it is a digital edition we don't need to care about the number of pages, so i've put back the full pages on the beloved Visionarium attraction, now extinct. The originally 320 pages book is now a 364 pages book ( not counting the front and back cover ), and this eBook edition also include a selection of 60+ of the best videos about the park, Imagineering, hotels, and more! The Disneyland Paris, From Sketch to Reality book is an absolute must-have for every Disneyland Paris and Disney theme parks fan!
Author : Publications International
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-15
Category : Antique and classic cars
ISBN : 1640303723
"Dream Cars: Chronicle of Design and Performance tells the story of extraordinary automobiles from more than a century ago to today. From popular cars that provided glamour and performance at a reasonable price to rare exotics built for the privileged few, these wondrous vehicles are represented in 70 distinct profiles. Each car is illustrated with large-format photography and informative text." --From inside book jacket.
Author : David Lanier Lewis,Laurence Goldstein
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Automobiles
ISBN : 047208044X
Presents essays on all phases of the American automobile industry and the effect of its product on individual lives and the culture of the society.
