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The G-Plan Revolution: A Celebration of British Popular Furniture of the 1950s and 1960s Hardcover – December 1, 2007

by Basil Hyman (Author), Steven Braggs (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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Catching the trend for vintage collecting, this book is an illustrated history of mass market furniture from the 1950s to the 1970s, complete with retro illustrations and advertising. With a focus on UK manufacturers, the most notable of which was G-Plan, the content will appeal to anyone with an interest in the design of those times. An artwork in itself, the book sets its design in he social and cultural context of the period and has a truly original feel.
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  1. Print length
    168 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Booth-Clibborn
  4. Publication date
    December 1, 2007
  5. Grade level
    8 and up
  6. Reading age
    13 years and up
  7. Dimensions
    9.75 x 0.93 x 13.5 inches
  8. ISBN-10
    1861543107
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1861543103
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About the Author

Basil Hyman has a family firm of furniture manufacturers who have been in business since the 1920s.

Steven Braggs is a keen collector of sixties furniture, the creator of an online resource center about the fifties, sixties and seventies and co-author of Sun Sea and Sand, The Great British Seaside Holiday (Tempus 2006).

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Booth-Clibborn (December 1, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1861543107
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1861543103
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.24 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.75 x 0.93 x 13.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
22 global ratings

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Elsie S.
5.0 out of 5 stars A good overview
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2016
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Now I know more about that piece of G-Plan furniture that I just purchased.
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William P. Lauder
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2012
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J u s t w h a t I e x p c t e d f r o m t h I s book
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MRS.QUINTIN
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2021
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Lovely book.
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Axel Schaub
5.0 out of 5 stars EIN MUSS FÜR DESIGNFREAKS und LIEBHABER ENGLISCHEN MIDCENTURY MOBILIARS
Reviewed in Germany on September 14, 2014
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AUSSERGEWÖHNLICH GUT GEMACHTES BUCH!
Das Buch belehrt und besticht durch etliche Originalabbildungen, welche in Form von alter Werbung und Prospekten abgebildet sind.
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Lauren Wheeler
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2018
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Beautiful book, makes a great gift.
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GOWERBOY
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and easy reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2014
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EXCELLENT BOOK. Would have liked a lot more ref photos of different designs sold over the Gplan years. I recommend
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Faithlyn Strong
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2015
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