Flickering Light: A History of Neon

by Christoph Ribbat

Book Overview

Without neon, Las Vegas might still be a sleepy desert town in Nevada and Times Square merely another busy intersection in New York City. Transformed by the installation of these brightly colored signs, these destinations are now world-famous, representing the vibrant heart of popular culture. But for some, neon lighting represents the worst of commercialism. Energized by the conflicting love and hatred people have for neon, Flickering Light...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1780230915
• ISBN13: 9781780230917
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 8.6"