Jet Age Aesthetic: The Glamour of Media in Motion

by Vanessa R Schwartz and Vanessa R. Schwartz

A stunning look at the profound impact of the jet plane on the mid-century aesthetic, from Disneyland to Life magazine

Vanessa R. Schwartz engagingly presents the jet plane's power to define a new age at a critical moment in the mid-20th century, arguing that the craft's speed and smooth ride allowed people to imagine themselves living in the future. Exploring realms as diverse as airport architecture, theme park design, film,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 030024746X
• ISBN13: 9780300247466
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.3" x 10.2"