1980s
Story of a Decade
Discover the 1980s afresh with this decade-defining book, evocatively illustrated and expertly curated by one of our most popular writers on visual culture. The 1980s were a time of bold exploration, dazzling creativity, inspiring unity—and stark division. Technology, media, gender roles, race, sexuality, geopolitics, climate, and even our place in the universe—you name it—the decade saw almost all aspects of humanity challenged, upturned, and reimagined. The 1980s: Image of a Decade tells this story in a wholly original and highly immersive way. By mixing and matching images of design, art, fashion, music, video games, sport, iconic photography, global events, and technological innovations in playful and often unexpected ways, it uncovers a fascinating ecosystem of influence between high and low culture that…
$79.00
November 19, 2024Henry Carroll is the author of fourteen books including the Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs series, which has sold over one million copies across twenty-two languages. He is also the author of Photographers on Photography, the Photographs That Make You Think series, and The 1980s: Image of a Decade. Originally from London, Henry now lives in Los Angeles.
