Gill’s Wonderground map of London Town, 1914
2013
Old House Books (Verlag)
978-1-908402-74-5 (ISBN)
Old House Books (Verlag)
978-1-908402-74-5 (ISBN)
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Includes whimsical illustrations capturing the London's character during the carefree, pre-First World War era - an era that all too soon was to be lost forever.
Created by MacDonald Gill in 1914, this pictorial poster map of London is packed with whimsical illustrations capturing the city's character during the carefree, pre-First World War era – an era that all too soon was to be lost forever. It was created to amuse tube travellers waiting for services that, in those early days of underground travel, were often far from wonderful. (Map measures: 694 x 892mm.)
Created by MacDonald Gill in 1914, this pictorial poster map of London is packed with whimsical illustrations capturing the city's character during the carefree, pre-First World War era – an era that all too soon was to be lost forever. It was created to amuse tube travellers waiting for services that, in those early days of underground travel, were often far from wonderful. (Map measures: 694 x 892mm.)
MacDonald Gill (1884-1947) had a richly diverse career as a graphic artist embracing architecture, mural painting, illustration, typography and design. His work has hugely influential in the 20th century worldwide as a pioneer in believing in the social importance of integrating superior design in the manufacture of commercial goods. The author lives in Great Britain.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 10.4.2013 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 1 b/w |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 892 x 694 mm |
| Gewicht | 128 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Hilfswissenschaften |
| ISBN-10 | 1-908402-74-1 / 1908402741 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-908402-74-5 / 9781908402745 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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