The Ambassador has been described as 'probably the most daring and enterprising trade magazine ever conceived'. With the motto 'Export or Die!', the magazine was renowned for its innovative design and adventurous editorial approach in promoting British manufacturing in the post-war period. This book takes a detailed look at the background and impact of The Ambassador. The magazine was driven by the vision of its founder Hans Juda and his wife, Elsbeth, who was responsible for much of the magazine's striking photography. ...
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The Ambassador has been described as 'probably the most daring and enterprising trade magazine ever conceived'. With the motto 'Export or Die!', the magazine was renowned for its innovative design and adventurous editorial approach in promoting British manufacturing in the post-war period. This book takes a detailed look at the background and impact of The Ambassador. The magazine was driven by the vision of its founder Hans Juda and his wife, Elsbeth, who was responsible for much of the magazine's striking photography. Focusing on the perceived strengths of British industry, they set up ambitious photo shoots to showcase the latest couture fashions by the likes of Charles Creed and Victor Stiebel. The magazine promoted fine art as an inspiration for design, and commissioned artists such as John Piper and Henry Moore for their covers.
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New. The Ambassador has been described as 'probably the most daring and enterprising trade magazine ever conceived'. With the motto 'Export or Die! ', the magazine was renowned for its innovative design and adventurous editorial approach in promoting British manufacturing in the post-war period. This book takes a detailed look at the background and impact of The Ambassador. The magazine was driven by the vision of its founder Hans Juda and his wife, Elsbeth, who was responsible for much of the magazine's striking photography. Focusing on the perceived strengths of British industry, they set up ambitious photo shoots to showcase the latest couture fashions by the likes of Charles Creed and Victor Stiebel. The magazine promoted fine art as an inspiration for design, and commissioned artists such as John Piper and Henry Moore for their covers.
Add this copy of The Ambassador Magazine-Promoting Post-War British to cart. $22.37, very good condition, Sold by Literary Cat Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Machynlleth, Powys, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2012 by V & A Publishing.
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Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 9781851776771. Light wear to spine, covers and corners. Original boards with dustjacket. Paste-downs and free-end papers (front and back) decorated in tri-colour black/grey, white and yellow adverts from The Ambassador originals. Photographs throughout (colour and B&W).; 9 X 1 X 12.5 inches; 240 pages; This beautifully compiled book is a tempting must for anyone that has an interest and passion for textiles and fashion. It examines the pivotal role played by The Ambassador, a post-WWII publication dedicated to British textiles and fashion. The book details how the magazine served as a crucial platform for promoting British fashion to an international audience during the recovery period after the war. It showcased innovative designs, textile artistry, and the evolving British fashion industry, significantly influencing perceptions and bolstering the global presence of British fashion and textile design. This book echoes that of the energy and professionalism of the original magazine.
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New in new dust jacket. Absolutely brand new (shrink wrapped NEW)! ! -No international, No expedite shipping available[N-art] 240 p. Audience: General/trade.
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First edition (hardback). 4to (31cm by 22cm), 240pp. Illustrated throughout in b&w and colour. Original black cloth, dustwrapper. The book and the dustwrapper are in excellent condition. ISBN 9781851776771.
