Books written by Lena Lenček
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Off the Wall: Wonderful Wall Coverings of the Twentieth Century
A richly illustrated design reference provides close-up reproductions of 150 classic and unique wallpapers representing every decade of the twentieth century, accompanied by lively captions and commentary that profile the designers, trends, ...
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Pilgrimage: The Spirit of Place
The authors pair the images with poetry and reflections on the history and nature of pilgrimage.
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Making Waves: Swimsuits and the Undressing of America
Explores the design and manufacture of swimwear throughout the twentieth century and delves into the psychological and social roots of swimsuit styles and their appeal
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The Beach: The History of Paradise on Earth
Using a hugely entertaining historical account as its narrative framework, this lavishly illustrated book charts the evolution of the seaside from ancient societies to its present role as the central staging ground for diversions of all ...
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The Beach: The History of Paradise on Earth
Using a hugely enter-taining historical framework, this book charts the evolution of the seaside from ancient societies to the present day.
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The Beach: The History of Paradise on Earth
A history of the development of the beach traces its image in popular culture, the rise of the great resorts, and the evolution of the leisure industry
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Beach: Stories by the Sand and Sea
Beach brings together, for the first time, the very best of this literary tradition, including stories, novel excerpts, and narrative nonfiction.
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Frozen Music: A History of Portland Architecture
The history of Portland's architectural design, from the mid-nineteenth century to the more recent tradition in postmodern commercial architecture.
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The Beach: The History of Paradise on Earth
"In their illuminating account, Lena Lencek and Gideon Bosker chart the evolution of the seaside from a wasteland at the margins of civilization - when "exotic" meant remote and terrifying...