Filled with hundreds of archival & contemporary photos, plans, & ephemera. The book is in very good condition but for slight rubbing and a few pick marks--indentations on the front cover, otherwise a nice copy. From the collection of photographer, John Running. Size: 4to - over 9�" - 12" tall.

Seller Inventory # 002637

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

Palm Springs Weekend: The Architecture and Design of A Midcentury Oasis

Publisher

Chronicle Books, San Francisco, California

Publication Date

2001

Language

English

ISBN 10

0811828042

ISBN 13

9780811828048

Binding

Pictorial Cover

Illustrator

Various

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

Book Type

Hard Cover

Seller catalogs

About this title

Synopsis

This is the first book to reveal the eccentric treasure trove of commercial, civic, and domestic architecture that makes Palm Springs a true oasis of progressive design. Not merely regarded as a Hollywood playground, golf enclave, or retirement mecca, Palm Springs is also a bastion of idiosyncratic modernism that is unparalleled in the world. Creating stunning homes and an impressive array of other buildings in the middle of the desert, such masters as Albert Frey, Richard Neutra, John Lautner, R. M. Schindler, Donald Wexler, and Lloyd Wright exercised their creative potential there. Palm Springs Weekend explores everything from the grandiose, such as Neutra's Kaufmann house, to the more humble features of the city--motels, trailer homes, and the ubiquitous metal and concrete sunscreens that shade them. Filled with hundreds of archival and contemporary photographs, elevations, and vintage ephemera, Palm Springs Weekend reveals an inimitable city where modern design, Hollywood glamour, and the desolate drama of the desert coalesce.

About the Author

Andrew Danish an art director and designer, and principal of Danish Modern. He lives in Oakland, California.

Alan Hess is architecture critic of the San Jose Mercury News and the author of numerous books, including Palm Springs Weekend (0-8118-2804-2) and Rancho Deluxe (0-8118-2420-9). He divides his time between Northern California and Michigan.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Casa Camino Real is a book store based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, 42 miles from the Mexican Border. We sell new, used,first edition and out of print books in many languages. We also serve as a Community Resource and Archival Center serving audiences of all ages. We are creating Museo de La Gente, a community archival resource center that preserves the history, culture, literature, art, music, foodways and folkways of the Borderland region. We host year-long workshops, readings, and arts events for the borderland, national and international community. We believe we can heal the world, one book, one cup of coffee, and one story at a time. In addition to books, we sell folk art, Mexican lobby cards and posters, vintage vinyl and cultural memorabilia in our historic adobe dating from the 1850s.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Casa Camino Real
NM, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the Abebooks web sites. If
you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the
order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery
date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask
bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.

Right of cancellation

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates from U.S.A. to United Kingdom

Shipping rates from U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Order quantity	21 to 36 business days	5 to 8 business days
First item	� 20.54	� 22.21

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.