Books by Nikolaus Pevsner
Pioneers of Modern Design
by Nikolaus Pevsner
A very paternalistic interpretation of history, as though the whole history of architecture was leading up to the creation of Modern architecture in 1926. We’re a bit more broad-minded nowadays, but his argument is very persuasive and the book was beautifully designed by Pelican when they were at their height. It’s a fabulously persuasive package.
Interviews where books by Nikolaus Pevsner were recommended
The best books on Pop Modern, recommended by Stephen Bayley
The British design guru on which book to buy if you want to know how to design a racing car in the 1960s style, American pop culture, modern architecture, and how “Liverpool in the 1960s was like Florence in the 1440s”
