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Make a confident, high-energy statement in your space with this curated trio of modern and vintage hardcovers. Styled strictly around …
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Make a confident, high-energy statement in your space with this curated trio of modern and vintage hardcovers. Styled strictly around a striking, monochromatic citrus color palette of cantaloupe, vibrant tangerine, and lemon yellow, this stack brings clean lines and an intense pop of warm color to low-profile surfaces.
Stripped of commercial paper clutter to showcase their rich publisher cloth bindings, this collection features a powerful, tightly bound thematic focus on the radical media wit, late-night broadcasting, and underground social movements that emerged directly from 20th-century New York City.
The New York City Cultural Connection:
- Up Late with Joe Franklin (1995 Hardcover — An anecdotal retrospective covering his historic, record-breaking 40-year midnight interviewing career operating out of the neon-soaked heart of Times Square. This light cantaloupe-orange volume captures the literal voice of New York's late-night media golden age).
- When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? by George Carlin (2004 Hardcover — Showcasing a vibrant tangerine cover and charcoal font. Born and raised in Manhattan's Morningside Heights, Carlin developed his sharp, iconic social satire straight from the grit and countercultural energy of the New York stand-up comedy circuit).
- The Pleasure Seekers: The Drug Crisis, Youth and Society by Dr. Joel Fort (1969 First Edition — Bound in a bright lemon yellow and orange visual peak. A rare, highly controversial sociology text detailing the politics of 1960s psychedelic culture, focusing heavily on the youth movements and radical social shifts exploding through New York's bohemian Greenwich Village and East Village hubs).
A flawless visual asset for styling a modern living room coffee table, open display cubbies, a media room credenza, or a creative workspace desk. Coordinates beautifully with Mid-Century Modern, Pop Art, Hollywood Regency, or Contemporary Graphic interior design styles. Clean bindings, sturdy profiles, and ready for immediate exhibition.
Provenance Note: Hand-selected from the private collection of a prominent New York City writer and university professor.
Packaging & Preservation Note: To ensure its pristine character and vibrant covers remain completely unblemished, this collection is wrapped securely to prevent corner bruising or spine friction during transit. Ships securely via tracking-enabled, flat-rate book transit.
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- Dimensions
- 6.25ʺW × 8.75ʺD × 3ʺH
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cardboard
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tangerine
- Condition Notes
- Condition Details: Outstanding vintage condition. Spines exhibit a highly desirable, clean and crisp cloth texture with bold typography, sharp board … moreCondition Details: Outstanding vintage condition. Spines exhibit a highly desirable, clean and crisp cloth texture with bold typography, sharp board edges, and tightly bound interior text blocks. Ready for immediate luxury display. Please note water stains on the first few pages in The Pleasure Seekers book. less
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