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    Hand-Painted Signs of Kratie
    Ford Model "Y"
    • Hand-Painted Signs of Kratie

      The Art and Craft of Cambodia's Hand-Painted Advertising

      • 138 stránok
      • 5 hodin čítania

      It introduces the signs and their creators, linking them to the country's art, culture, and history. The narratives surrounding these signs and their makers are deeply intertwined with Cambodia's tumultuous past, particularly the Khmer Rouge regime, which devastated both art and commerce. The book traces the rise and decline of these signs, leading to the present day and the uncertain future they face. Through the perspectives of sign painters and expatriates in Cambodia, the author shares insights and personal reflections on their significance. This tribute highlights a charming aspect of Cambodian culture that has survived a turbulent history while confronting ongoing challenges.

      Hand-Painted Signs of Kratie2012
    • Ford Model "Y"

      Henry's Car for Europe

      • 224 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      This is the definitive history of the Ford Model Y of 1932 to 1937 and all of its worldwide variants. Referred to as the first "world car," the Y is the car that made Ford a truly international company. Most of the great names of the Ford Motor Company were involved with this first streamlined, mass-produced car, including Edsel Ford.

      Ford Model "Y"2001