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Contempo
Paperback
General World HistoryIllustration
ISBN13: 9781025436548
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.20 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Contempo is a striking exploration of the pulse of the late 1920s, captured through the collaborative vision of illustrator John Vassos and writer Ruth Vassos. As a seminal work of Art Deco illustration and social commentary, it offers a rhythmic and stylized interpretation of the modern American landscape. Through a series of evocative plates and accompanying prose, the work examines the various forces shaping contemporary life, from the influence of The Radio and The Tabloid to the overarching impacts of Advertising, Science, Religion, and War.
John Vassos's bold, geometric illustrations provide a visual shorthand for the machine age, while the text provides a psychological depth that questions the rapid pace of societal progress. This work serves as both an aesthetic triumph of the Art Deco movement and a poignant critique of the alienation and excitement inherent in urban modernity. Contempo remains a significant cultural document, offering readers a unique window into the anxieties and aspirations of an era on the brink of profound change. It is an essential volume for those interested in graphic arts, the history of design, and the social evolution of the early twentieth century.
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