Modern Catalog, reproduced from the original architectural program advertisement.

Author, Creators, Manufacturers: 

        Szymon Syrkus, Jane Heap, Josef Frank, Andre Lurçat, Hugh Ferriss;
           Societe des Urbanistes,  Little Review New York.

Catalogue Title:

        Machine-Age Exposition Catalogue 1927 -- Exhibition catalog of Machine-Age Exposition,
           May 16-28, 1927, 119 West 57th Street, New York
                   -- A modern reprint of the original wholesale design exposé program.  

Subject, Features:    

         --  All sorts of samples of architectural elements, building designs, interiors and exteriors, noted architects + designers  --  Profusely illustrated sample models. Thoroughly engaging.   

A delightful look at many aspects of Architecture, Modern 20th century Exhibitions, catalog industrial arts; Art, Modern Exhibitions, Engineering industrial design

Ideal catalog for designers, architects, collectors, period prop departments and fans of the Mid Century design and how it was infused into our culture and society from design erspective.

Publisher, Details:

      Replica of the original design exhibition, event memento, program featuring now urban legends of Architecture. 
           -- 44 pages, in very good, like new condition.  Glossy, flex covers, with cloth binding.  
           -- Replica/reprint published by Portable Trunk Publishers. (undated, modern edition, circa 2010).

Paper / Soft cover edition in very good, like new condition. Firmly readable. Flex covers, coil bound, a sturdy book. Overall wonderful copy, informative resource, a delightful book with minimal wear.  General bookshop wear, may have some slight wear to edges and spine, stored flat. Would make a great gift for the fan in your life, even if that's you.   

About the contributors:  
-- Szymon Syrkus was a Polish architect, he was married to Helena Syrkus, who was an editor of Athens Charter during the 1930s.  He was involved with the Thumbnail for Congrès Internationaux d'Architecture Moderne Congrès Internationaux d'Architecture Moderne which was focused on landscape, urban and industrial design.  Syrkus was responsible for rebuilding many prominent buildings after WWII. He was Jewish. 

-- Jane Heap (November 1, 1883 – June 18, 1964) was an American publisher and a significant figure in the development and promotion of literary modernism.

-- Josef Frank (15 July 1885 – 8 January 1967) was an Austrian-born architect, artist, and designer who adopted Swedish citizenship in the latter half of his life. Together with Oskar Strnad, he created the Vienna School of Architecture, and its concept of Modern houses, housing and interiors. 

-- André Lurçat (August 27, 1894 – July 11, 1970) was a French modernist architect, landscape architect, furniture designer, city planner, and founding member of CIAM. He was active in the rebuilding in French cities after World War II. He was the brother of visual artist Jean Lurçat.

-- Hugh Macomber Ferriss (July 12, 1889 – January 28, 1962) was an American architect, illustrator, and poet. He was associated with exploring the psychological condition of modern urban life, a common cultural enquiry of the first decades of the twentieth century. After his death a colleague said he 'influenced my generation of architects' more than any other man." Ferriss also influenced popular culture, for example Gotham City (the setting for Batman) and Kerry Conran's Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow.

-- The Société française des Urbanistes (SFU; English: French Society of Urban Planners) was formed in 1911, in part by city planner Alfred Agache. (source: Wikipedia)

Firmly readable, ideal for reference and collecting.   Very nice.  Clean Text.  Very Good condition.  Text is in English.   Reproduced directly from the original.  Modern, undated replica. 

-- Defects: General wear from being moved around the shop.  Otherwise none found.  
                  ** With any trade catalogs, some of the text may be small, so it could be a little hard to read, or original paper
                          quality was low. ** Please see our photos, that show the quality of the pages.

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Location:    from book inventory, Syrkus- Modern age 1927

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