The Book of Expo Guidebooks
Author | : Gordon Linden |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2016-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781329778702 |
ISBN-13 | : 1329778707 |
Rating | : 4/5 (707 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Book of Expo Guidebooks written by Gordon Linden and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-02 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guidebooks from major International Expositions held between 1929 (Barcelona, Seville) and today (2015, Milan), are interesting records of the entertaining and educational temporary worlds created at these events in various cities throughout the world. Published as ephemeral items to be purchased by fairgoers, copies occasionally turn up at flea markets, in antiquarian bookstores, and on internet bookstore sites. This collection of images from the various events, along with a description of the contents of the books, is sure to appeal to memorabilia collectors as well as those seeking to learn more about the history of Expos and World's Fairs.