Art Deco City doesn’t just celebrate the usual examples of Art Deco architecture which grace many publications, this book revels in showcasing the unsung buildings from all corners of the globe . Examples of the usual places which are famed for their impressive Art Deco structures, such as the Chrysler Building in New York and Daily Express building in London, are included (and rightly so), however Schwartzman delves deeper with rarely-appreciated Art Deco architecture from cities in Denmark, Portugal and Australia to name a few. These countries aren’t the usual places which instantly spring to mind as having prime examples of buildings from the era, which makes this publication a rich detailed resource rather than just a quick journey across all of the usual architectural gems from the era.
This hardback book presents over four hundred plus of Schwartzman’s own photographs from his extensive travels taken over many years and are categorised under Europe, Australia and the Americas. These photos not only portray the masterpieces in all their full glory, a fair few of those included home in on the detail, allowing the reader to experience the incredible intricate Art Deco designs in close-up detail. From glittering bronze relief panels, to dynamic sculptures, it feels that no Art Deco stone detail has been left unturned.