Old Vintage Melbourne, 1960-1990
$56.01
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
18 October 2022
Summary
Melbourne: A Nostalgic Journey Through the 60s to 90s
This captivating compilation of photographs taken between 1960 and 1990 provides a fascinating glimpse of a time that is familiar and yet different, when significant changes started to affect the city and its suburbs. As classical old city buildings were demolished, and large suburban shopping centres started to change the retail experience, Melbourne embraced modernity.
The skyline changed, and so did streetscapes. Under…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781922585691 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1922585696 |
| Author: | Chris Macheras |
| Publisher: | Scribe Publications |
| Imprint: | Scribe Publications |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 18 October 2022 |
| Weight: | 1.26kg |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 307mm x 271mm |
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Critics Review
Praise for Old Vintage Melbourne : ‘[A] carefully curated exercise in visual nostalgia.’
“A captivating new collection of photos reveals how much Melbourne and its suburbs have transformed in the past six decades. The new book … is a romp down memory lane.” –Jen Kelly, The Herald Sun
“Melbourne’s colourful modern history comes alive with each page turn … Old Vintage Melbourne 1960-1990 steps a little further forward in time from its predecessor, looking at the immigrant communities, Aussie legends and industries that transformed the city into a melting pot of cultures.” –Marianna Alepidis, Neos Kosmos
Praise for Old Vintage Melbourne:
“A] carefully curated exercise in visual nostalgia.” –Jason Steger, The Age
Praise for Old Vintage Melbourne:
“S]tunning … rarely seen glimpse[s] into life in Melbourne from the mid-1800s onward … this gem is one that anyone with an interest in our city’s history will want in their collection.” –Jen Kelly, Herald Sun
Praise for Old Vintage Melbourne:
“Filled with then-and-now photographs, this entrancing, carefully curated book is a glimpse into the Melbourne of yesteryear.” –Elizabeth Flux, Broadsheet
About The Author
Chris Macheras
Chris Macheras is a Melbourne-born lawyer and artist. His Greek-Australian upbringing instilled an appreciation for the hardships his migrant grandparents endured in pursuit of a better life. His combined love of Melbourne, history, and photography led him to establish Old Vintage Melbourne, using social media as the platform to reach tens of thousands of others with shared interests.
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