Let There Be Neon

by Rudi Stern

Real seller with inventory on hand. Oversize Paperback. Abrams, 1979. Near Fine. Book is in excellent condition, with a small crease bottom front cover, otherwise very clean. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no other blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. 160 pages, profusely illustrated throughout with color and b&w photos of neon of every description. Includes The craft of neon at back with glossary. A history and celebration of neon signs in America, tracing the medium from its invention by Georges Claude through its golden age of Las Vegas and Times Square spectaculars, with color photographs of signs across the country and an account of the craft of neon tube bending.

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[Alex]

This book is an outstanding formative text on neon lights and it’s filled with beautiful images you can’t find anywhere else. It is a must-read for anyone interested in light art, modern art and architecture, or the 20th century in general.