Sunshine Muse: Art on the West Coast, 1945-1970
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Peter Plagens experienced firsthand the boom and bust in the art world of L.A. and the Bay Area during the sixties and for years has been recording his impressions and interpretations in a brilliant series of magazine articles. In SUNSHINE MUSE, his first book, Plagens has produced a breezy and informative survey of the West Coast art scene- its art and artists, its trends and its trend-setters.
Book is in Very Good condition and shows light general wear. There may be slight shelfwear to edges and wraps, however binding will be fully intact and most wear will be superficial. *Image in the listing is stock. There may be variation in the actual product.
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