It all began on the evening of October 4, 1957, with a faint radio signal from the Soviet Sputnik satellite and became an era of futuristic design that shaped the culture of the 1950s and '60s. From iconic furniture to avant-garde architecture, this book offers a comprehensive insight into the bold aesthetics of the space age. Highlights of an era that united technology, art and design to create an awe-inspiring new universe. A book for design lovers and history buffs alike. Take off into the past of trend-setting design!

Text in English and German.

Author, Peter Martin, was interviewed by BBC Style. - BBC

Peter Martin is a renowned journalist and author and is the founder and editor of Cultural Union, an international design, art and architectural magazine. A regular media partner of art and design fairs in Europe and America, he worked for many years as editorial director of a global marketplace for vintage and contemporary design and art. Before his career in journalism, he was a successful record producer and television advertising creative. He lives in London, UK.