[Exposition Arts et techniques. 1937]. L'Architecture d'aujo - Lot 12

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[Exposition Arts et techniques. 1937]. L'Architecture d'aujo - Lot 12
[Exposition Arts et techniques. 1937]. L'Architecture d'aujourd'hui ; N° spécial Exposition 1937, 8th year, no. 8, August 1937. Flat-backed brochure 32 x 24.5 cm; 94 pp. editorial and approx. 30 pp. advertising at the head of the volume. Complete with folded A2 axonometric plan. Opens with responses from leading figures in administration, architecture (J. Greber, E. Aillaud, M. Barret, Patout, Pingusson...) and criticism (Marie Dormoy, L. Vaillat, W. George, M. Zahar) to the magazine's survey on La leçon de l'exposition. This is followed by a presentation, critical study and abundant photos of a number of the most remarkable pavilions, both French and foreign. Good condition, cover a little faded. Plaisir de France. "Exposition Paris-1937", no. 35, August 1937, special issue. 70 pp. approx. of editorial and LVI pp. of advertisements at the head and end of the volume, stapled under ill. cover. Walks around the exhibition illustrated with numerous B&W photos, as well as color (approx. 8 p.) by the best photographers: Wols, Brassaï , G. Paris, A. Steiner. Precious report on the Pavillon de l'élégance in 4 full-page photos by Wols. Acceptable condition despite detached cover, rubbed spine and 2 pages of advertisements stuck together. (GZ80A & B)
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