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40 | RECENTLY RELEASED ISBN: 978-0-7643-7028-1 Size: 9" x 12" (229 x 305 mm) Pages: 224 Price: $60.00, £54.99, 86.00 CAD Illustrations: 167 color images, 85 b/w images Binding: hardcover BISAC: DESIGN / History & Criticism Modeline of California Pioneer of Modern Lighting By Nick Ferrell A detailed, never-before-told history of the Modeline Lamp Company, including photographs and exploring its designs, influence on modern lighting, and the stories behind its enduring legacy. Readers step into the history of Modeline, the brand that revolutionized midcentury modern lighting. Modeline of California: Pioneer of Modern Lighting unveils Bernie Roberts’s journey from a penniless machinist to the founder of a company that defined a generation of design. From its roots in postwar struggles to its lasting cultural impact, this book is an indispensable resource for architecture, design, and history enthusiasts. • Exclusive historical insights: Explores Modeline’s role in shaping midcentury modern design • Celebrity connections: Readers learn of Modeline's influence on Hollywood set decorators, movie stars, and even Muhammad Ali’s connection to the end of Modeline’s reign • Over 250 high-quality images: Features previously unreleased photos of Modeline’s unique style • Cultural impact: Details Modeline’s influence on the furniture and lighting industries • Fascinating narratives: Captivating stories of union struggles, Hollywood ties, and innovation • Author's expertise: Written by a leading authority who documented Modeline’s history with original families and designers Nick Ferrell is a collector, restorer, and historian of mid-20th-century lighting whose exhaustive research into the history of 20th-century lighting manufacturers has made him the “expert on call” for hundreds of dealers throughout the United States. As the owner of Esthetic Vintage, he has handled tens of thousands of lamps and developed an unparalleled ability to ascertain a lamp’s manufacturer, designer, and period. He lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee. ISBN 978-0-7643-7028-1 ISBN: 978-0-7643-6974-2 Size: 9" x 10" (229 x 254 mm) Pages: 256 Price: $49.99, £45.99, 72.00 CAD Illustrations: 270 color images Binding: hardcover BISAC: DESIGN / Product Handcrafted Bicycles Builders, Frame Design, and Inspiration By Christine Elliott & David Jablonka A coffee-table book showcasing the work of 32 bicycle builders from 13 countries, celebrating their unique designs and the stories that inspire them. The artistry of bicycle building reveals that bicycles are so much more than a set of handlebars, a seat, a frame, wheels, a chain, and pedals. Bicycles are about the builder, the rider, the ride, riders’ needs, special componentry, and aesthetics. This stunning coffee-table book showcases 32 exceptional bicycle builders from 13 countries, capturing their unique designs and the stories that inspire them. Designers include both established and contemporary bike builders who find themselves in demand for an ever-expanding cycling culture. • 32 chapters on different bicycle designers: Each featuring striking visuals and engaging text • International perspective: Builders from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and the US • Historical context: Insights into the evolution of bicycle design and culture • Personal stories: Anecdotes that illuminate the passion behind each bike This timely publication aims to captivate a new generation of cycling and design enthusiasts. Christine Elliott , PhD in book history from Monash University, authored Custom Bicycles: A Passionate Pursuit (2009). She has enjoyed cycling trips in Italy and Greece. She lives in Victoria, Australia. David Jablonka , coauthor of Custom Bicycles: A Passionate Pursuit (2009), has a 30-year love for cycling, including competitive events in Australia and beyond. He runs Second Chance Cycles in Melbourne, promoting bike recycling and education. He lives in Victoria, Australia. ISBN 978-0-7643-6974-2