Carroll, Henry
The 1980s: Image of a Decade (Decades Series The)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500027226
- author:
- Carroll, Henry
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 29.5 x 22.7 x 3.6 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
The 1980s Image of a Decade by Henry Carroll The 1980s were a time of bold exploration, dazzling creativity, and stark division. This decade saw almost all aspects of humanity challenged, upturned, and reimagined. The book presents a fascinating ecosystem of influence between high and low culture, uncovering how design, art, fashion, music, video games, sport, iconic photography, global events, and technological innovations shaped the world today. From the bold and bizarro designs of the Memphis group to the post-fascist counterculture movement of La Movida Madrileña, the book juxtaposes images in playful and often unexpected ways. It explores how emerging tech and media companies like Apple and MTV sparked creative innovation and cultural anxieties, while in Japan, Nintendo ushered in a new era of gaming with Super Mario. The book also delves into the realities of Apartheid, AIDS, a catastrophic famine in Africa, and the constant threat of nuclear Armageddon.
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