Sacramento Art Deco Society

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.

LATEST ISSUE - WINTER 2010

* ART DECO LIGHTING - Figural Lamps, Glossary of Glass, Glass Designer Marius Sabino, Sacramento Deco, Deco Valentines & more. 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.