Armstrong, Elizabeth, 1952-

Birth of the cool : California art, design, and culture at midcentury / Elizabeth Armstrong ; with essays by Michael Boyd ... [et al.] ; with contributions by Anna Brouwer, Mary Trent. - Munich ; London : Prestel, c2007. - 301p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 26 x 28 cm.

Includes index. Published in association with Orange County Museum of Art.

Bibliography: p. 290-293.

9783791338781 (hbk) : 35.00 3791338781


Art, American--California--20th century--Exhibitions.
Design--History--California--20th century--Exhibitions.


California--Social life and customs--20th century--Exhibitions.