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Googie: Fifties Coffee Shop Architecture Paperback – January 1, 1986

by Alan Hess (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 41 ratings
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The euphoria about the future that followed World War II permeated the outlooks of architects, who, influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright and with ready access to remarkable new construction material and building techniques spawned by the war technologies, faced the intriguing prospect of redesigning the post war world. Initially the futuristic designs were outrageous, and detractors labeled these structures the Googie School of Architecture after a particularly outlandish coffee shop in Los Angeles. Googie would seem far from outlandish today as those once controversial design elements have become commonplace in both commercial and residential architecture. Author Alan Hess traces the evolution of these early post war designs in a lively yet learned essay profusely illustrated with both color and black-and-white photography. Coffee Shop Architecture is a nostalgic trip back to the Fifties and a look forward at the architectural future.
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  1. Print length
    144 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Chronicle Books Llc
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1986
  5. Dimensions
    10 x 0.75 x 7.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0877013349
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0877013341
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books Llc (January 1, 1986)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0877013349
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0877013341
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.75 x 7.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 41 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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JellyBelly1
5.0 out of 5 stars Brand new looking vintage book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2021
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This vintage book was purchased second hand. I never know what the quality will be when purchasing old books on line. I was delightfully surprised to find it looks brand new!! And I love the subject matter too!!
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Retrogirl91
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2019
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This was just what I was looking for! The book was in excellent condition. No markings or signs of wear. I have this book on the coffee table in my living room. I would definitely buy from this seller again and would recommend to others. The shipping was fast and it was carefully packaged. Thank you so much!
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Randall Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have mid century architecture book
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020
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Great googie reference. The style is well described in images and well written text. A must have for any mid century or googie fan.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Long on verbage, could have more photos
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2022
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Googie (not Google) is a form of architecture that originated in the LA area in the 50's. if you took Frank Lloyd Wright and added George Jetson you'd have Googie. In fact, FLW's son dabbled in Googie.

I hate the term 'whimsical' but that's this style. Fun to look at, bright colors, goofy roofs, for the most barely functional in terms of customer use. In those days, if you got the prime locations... you wanted people to know... you got the prime locations.

I can' wholeheartedly recommend this book... I am more of a looker than a reader. But if you like reading about this sort of stuff... you'd love it.
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cami viand
5.0 out of 5 stars Googie for beginners
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2020
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Great book about a super cool architectural style that will be a good introduction to the style and some of the best architects of the era and area
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A. Sprank
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2017
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A must for architecture lovers of googie! Very thorough, very nicely put together, with pictures of great examples and tidbits about what is still remaining as well as what is destroyed.
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Adam Janeiro
5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2019
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A least one category or chapter will intrigue
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Topher
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2012
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Literally just having gotten into reading about Architecture, this book does an awesome job of exploring different styles and providing several unique real world examples across the western US and showing a variety of styles.
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