Made in America by Nick Freeth

Made in America by Nick Freeth

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Summary

For much of the twentieth century, America's commercial success was due to its very distinctive manner of designing and producing goods. This book examines 210 products that have achieved icon status and have "America" written all over them. Each item is featured in photography accompanied by a concise history, key data, and trivia.

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Made in America by Nick Freeth

The stuff of American life It's at the heart of the American Dream: Invent a new product that fills a need, strikes a nerve or just seems like good fun and then--bang Amass a fortune selling it to the world Made in America tells over 200 such stories of the little (and big) products that could. Inventions and innovations that changed the world in ways both large and small are featured, from the accidental creations of icons like Coca-Cola and the Slinky to culture-changing technology such as Microsoft and Google - with loads of Americana in-between. Trivia fans and American history buffs will love these quick fact-filled profiles.
Nick Freeth is a producer and broadcaster with more than 20 years experience in the music industry. He is a former senior producer with the BBC World Service and Jazz FM. He has written several books including The Electric Guitar, The Acoustic Guitar, Route 66, Pacific Coast Highway, and Made in America. He owns and plays a Fender Stratocaster.
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ISBN 13 9780760322703
ISBN 10 0760322708
Title Made in America
Author Nick Freeth
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Year published 2005-11-10
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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