"An emporium of retro treasure...from shocking sculptures of the 1700s, to Kodac
hrome snaps of 1950s Piccadilly Circus, to biblical scenes captured by Google Ea
rth. Rather than nostalgia or folly, the aim is enlightenment, wonder and the pl
easure of weirdness." --The Guardian
Based on the widely popular blog that sta
rted as a side project in a basement, " Retronaut "reveals strange yet enlighten
ing photographs from the past that somehow seem to depict another version of now
. Martha Stewart as a fashion model, Kim Jong Il in a bumper car, and Ronald Rea
gan modeling for a sculpture class--this quirky page-turner enriched with author
Chris Wild's unique wit and oddball knowledge is a must-have for collectors of
the unusual.
Wild, a former museum archivist, has revolutionized the way we th
ink of dusty photos--turning them into a sensation that has taken the Internet b
y surprise. He has selected over 300 of the best photographs from the site's mos
t visited eras and themes, mashing up Victoriana with vintage advertising from t
he '60s and '70s and unearthing rare snapshots of evil dictators taking vacation
s. Page by page, this unconventional, thought-provoking photographic time machin
e will change what you think you know about history.
