VINTAGE 1981 Heavily Illustrated Hardcover Design & Art In Everyday Life 1st American Edition 1st Printing In Dust Jacket. "Design By Choice" by Reyner Banham, edited by Penny Sparke. HARDCOVER 1981 Rizzoli InternationalPublications 1st American Edition 1st Printing with "Copyright 1981" & with no additional printings on copyright page. Collectible 1st American Edition 1st Printing Hardcover copy in Dust Jacket. UNCOMMON AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL TITLE 1ST/1ST IN DJ; ONLY EIGHT ON INTERNET AT TIME OF LISTING.

"An anthology of academic articles and journalism from the noted critic Reyner Banham, that engages with the varied subjects of architectural history, popular culture and environmental studies. There are articles on Sant Elia; Mendelsohn, the machine aesthetic, Coventry Cathedral, the throw-away aesthetic, pop design, Star Wars etc."

Profusely Illustrated with photos. Internally tight & unmarked. Binding Exterior: all lettering/decoration bright. NO REMAINDER MARK; NOT X-LIBRARY. Light handling wear to SELDOM PRESENT $unclipped DJ.

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