Collecting the 20th Century

Taking a decade-by-decade approach, this lavishly illustrated guide to 20th-century collectibles delivers useful information in a lively and entertaining style. Each chapter provides detailed insight into a particular decade and includes two central areas of collecting from that era, whether it is ceramic bathing beauties from the 1920s, vintage clothes from the 1940s, cars from the 1950s, or Memphis design from the 1980s. Covering popular periods such as art nouveau, industrial, art deco, retro, and modern, this is an ideal companion for both serious collectors and those who want a glimpse into the world of 20th-century design.

Professor Adrian Franklin is a presenter on Collectors, the hit ABC television show, a regular commentator on Radio National's By Design and a sociologist who has held professorial positions in Australia, Europe and the UK. He currently lives in Hobart and works atthe University of Tasmania.