Formica & Design from the counter top to high art. By Susan Grant Lewin. 1991 first edition, hard cover with dust jacket, 192 pages.

Book chronicles the story of this ubiquitous material, from its beginnings as the dream of two young entrepreneurs to its impact on the modern way of life. in several essays that examine the product from an unexpected variety of perspectives. its impact on womens lives, the image of the home via the company's advertising, its integrations a standard building material in the post WWII suburbanization of America. its use by some of the most important names in design throughout the century and its innovative color and pattern changes mirroring the style and fashion trends of several decades.

FORMICA & DESIGN COUNTER TOP TO HIGH ART Susan Lewin 1991