About this title: In these 10 now classic essays on the increasingly complex machinery of the culture industry, Hal Foster extends the boundaries of criticism to explore the underlying coherence of the seemingly disparate agendas of artists, patrons, and critics.
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Description: Fair. 0941920046 A lot of good reading left in this one, significant wear on cover and/or pages but all pages in tact. ** Satisfaction Guaranteed ** Orders ship same or next business day. read more
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: VG+ Used, Like New in VG+ jacket. SOFT COVER, VG+/VG+, Bay Press (Wa), 1985, 1st, 0.75 in. H x 8 in. L x 5.5 in. W, 14 oz. This copy has very minimal signs of use, appears to have been very lightly read, is in Excellent Condition Overall. Note: expect tanning of any paperback more than a few years old, regardless of condition. read more
Edition: First Trade Paper
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Bay Press (WA), Port Townsend, WA
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780941920049ISBN:0941920046
Description: Good. No Jacket. 0941920046 xii + 244 pp, acknowledgments, 10 essays with notes-b&w illustrations, index. Shows light wear and it's bit stiff. 5.4" x 8" light green wraps. (15 oz) read more
Edition: Second Printing
Binding: Quality Paperback
Publisher: Bay Press, Seattle
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780941920049ISBN:0941920046
Description: Very Good Plus. Currently in print for $12.95. NO marks or underlining. This item is IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE. Some fading on spine side-otherwise as described. read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Bay Press, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780941920049ISBN:0941920046
Description: Very Good. Academic, Scholarly, Research. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 243 pp. Tight binding; crisp pages. some pen and pencil marks on some pages. read more
Description: Bay Press, Port Townsend, WA, 1985; Softcover; 243pp; Small "University of Victoria" pressure stamp on last page of index, clean, tight copy, VG cond. Offers careful reading of art & critical theory in ten essays examining codes, conventions & ideologies of art as it complies with or resists the commodification of history & culture. Illustrated. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Bay Press, Port Townsend, WA
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780941920049ISBN:0941920046
Description: Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 243 pp., illus., bib. notes, index; 21 cm. Firm binding, creased spine. Clean inside copy. Droplet stain/foreedge. Stated "First Edition. " Another copy available. Foster's attempt to articulate a politically-progressive, adversarial notion of postmodernism. Most of these essays originally appeared in Art in America. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Bay Press, Seattle, WA
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780941920049ISBN:0941920046
Description: Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 243 pp., illus., bib. notes, index; 21 cm. Tight, clean copy. Foster's attempt to articulate a politically-progressive, adversarial notion of postmodernism. Most of these essays originally appeared in Art in America. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Seattle: Bay Press, 1989
Description: 3rd printing. Wraps, 8vo, 243 pp., illus. Cultural theory/criticism. Wrappers sunned, handled and edgeworn with some minor soiling, page edges dusty, interior fine. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Bay Press (WA)
Date Published: 1985-06
ISBN-13:9780941920049ISBN:0941920046
Description: Good. Excellent customer service. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability. Satisfaction guaranteed! ! read more
Edition: Second printing
Binding: , illustrated yellow card cover with black titles on front cover
Publisher: Published by Bay Press, , Washington
Date Published: , 1987
ISBN-13:9780941920049ISBN:0941920046
Description: , covers rubbed, sunned at spine and edges, internally clean, in good condition. Paperback. Xii, 243 pages including Introduction at front and Notes and Index at Rear, illustrated throughout with numerous black and white photographs. 14 x 20 cm approx. read more
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