MODERNE TIMES MAGAZINE The Moderne Times is the quarterly publication of the Sacramento Art Deco Society. Well-researched, educational and informative articles about the era are presented on a variety of topics for our subscribing members*. Also included are articles about member presentations from our Lecture Series, recent society activities and upcoming events. The highlight of every issue is the full-color cover as well as the numerous graphics and pictures inside. Our intent is to delight the eye as well as the mind as one ventures on an Art Deco journey. Janet J. Brown is the editor and Sea Miller designs the layout and covers. Articles are contributed by members and interested parties.
2011 THEMES • SUMMER – SUMMER IN THE CITY – Hollywood Stars At Play, The Jantzen Swimsuit, Lost Sacramento Deco Buildings, SADS 20s Fashion Show at the Central Library & more. 32 pages • WINTER - ART DECO ACCESSORIES – Women’s Hats, Jewelry of the Stars, Men’s Accessories, Vintage Desk Accessories, Deco Doorknobs & Sacramento Deco – The Colonial Theatre & more. 32 pages • SPRING – ART DECO BOOKS – The Great Gatsby, Zelda and F. S. Fitzgerald, about books of the era made into movies, then movies of the era made into books, Yearbooks of 1930s Sacramento City College, Typography, Bookbinding & more. 32 pages • FALL – NIGHTTIME DECO – ‘Sacramento Glows’ features nighttime streetscapes in the mid-1930s. ‘Hollywood at Night’ gives vivid descriptions of nightclub interiors and the movie stars that frequented them. ‘Neon Lights in a Deco Sky’ explores the history of Neon’s discovery and its use in the Deco Era. Photos of SADS Gold Country Deco tour, Preservation Award Dinner & more. 32 pages
2010 THEMES • WINTER - ART DECO LIGHTING - Figural Lamps, Glossary of Glass, Glass Designer Marius Sabino, Sacramento Deco, Deco Valentines & more. 32 pages • SPRING – HOLLYWOOD FASHION – Ginger Rogers, Hollywood
Gents, Fashion Designer Bernard Newman, Capitol Deco Buildings, Iceland Revisited & more. 32
pages • FALL – ART DECO METALS – Bronze Beauties, Vintage Cocktail Shakers, Repoussé, Edgar Brandt, Chase Chrome, Sac Deco - The Alhambra Reservoir. 32 pages
2009 THEMES • WINTER – ART DECO ARCHITECTURE – Architecture by Pflueger and Cedric Gibbons; Sculptor Rene Paul Chambellan; Deco in Arbuckle, CA; Griffith Observatory; Tulsa Deco Gems; Fur Collar Fashion; & more. 36 pages • SPRING - GLOBAL DECO – MesoAmerican Deco; Shanghai Art Deco; Taisho Era Deco; Moderne Metal Appliances; & more. 36 pages • SUMMER - WORLD FAIRS – Chicago World’s Fair; 1939 NY World’s Fair; Pageant Of The Pacific; 10th World Congress; & more. 40 pages • FALL – CALIFORNIA MOVIE PALACES – Movie Escape; Pflueger Theaters; Theater Advertisement; Theaters of Auburn, Bakersfield, Marysville, Grass Valley, Pantages in Hollywood; & more. Cover picture by Larry Grossman. 36 pages
2008 THEMES • WINTER – BRAVE NEW WORLD OF PLASTICS – History of Plastics; Bakelite Facts; Father of Modern Plastic; The Amazing Plastic Car; Laurel And Hardy; & more. 32 pages • SPRING – GUIDE TO DECO WEDDINGS – Bridal Fashions of the 20s & 30s; Groom Wear; Deco Trousseau; Bridal Bouquets; 1923 Duke of York Royal Wedding; 1924 Movie Star Wedding; Cake Toppers; 1930 Honeymoon at Niagara Falls; & more. 40 pages. • SUMMER – DECO ERA ADVERTISING – Ad Artists A. M. Cassandre, F.X. Leyendecker. McKnight Kauffer, Erte’; Art of the Cigarette; Burma Shave Humor; & more. 32 pages. • FALL – ART DECO FURNISHINGS – Design Elements; Designers Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Paul Frankl, Eileen Gray; Furniture in Films; History of Wood Veneer; & more. 36 pages
2007 THEMES • WINTER – ANIMALS OF ART DECO – Deco Animal Symbolism; deco Animals in Architecture; Dogs and Cats in Deco Movies; Animal Hood Ornaments; Louis Icart; & more. 36 pages • SPRING – DECO WORLD TOUR – Deco Hotels; Luggage Labels; Hotels in Deco Films; Lawrence Murray Dixon – Miami Beach architect of the 30s; 1927 Paris Fashions; Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel; Men’s Fashions; & more. 36 pages • SUMMER – LEISURE OF THE DECO ERA – Bathing Beauty Contests; Men’s Golf Attire; Esther Williams; Fashion King Paul Poiret; Vintage Game Histories; Book Reviews; & more. 40 pages • FALL – TRANSPORTATION – Deco RVs; Streamlined Trains; Zeppelins; Tea for Transportation; Clipper Planes; & more. 36 pages *See membership page for application. Non-members may purchase back issues by printing this page, circling the desired issues and mailing with a check to: SADS - Sacramento Art Deco Society P.O. Box 162836 Sacramento, CA 95816 Each issue is $5 plus $2 S&H or $3.50 S&H when multiple issues ordered. Quantities are limited but may also be available in PDF format by e-mail. Contact us for further information or advertising rates or article submissions at mailto:info@sacartdeco.org
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