After enduring 10 harrowing years of the Great Depression, visitors to the 19391940 New York Worlds Fair found welcome relief in the fairs optimistic presentation of the "World of Tomorrow." Pavilions from Americas largest corporations and dozens of countries were spread across a 1,216acre site, showcasing the latest industrial marvels and predictions for the future intermingled with cultural displays from around the world. Well known for its theme structures, the Trylon and Perisphere, the fair was an intriguing mixture of technology, science, architecture, showmanship, and politics. Proclaimed by many as the most memorable worlds fair ever held, it predicted wonderful times were ahead for the world even as the clouds of war were gathering. Through vintage photographs, most never published before, The 19391940 New York Worlds Fair recaptures those days when the eyes of the world were on New York and on the future.

Binding: Hardcover;130 pages; Publisher: Arcadia Publishing; Classification: N/A; Weight: 532.77 g; Dimensions: N/A

Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back.

Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.

Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Click here to view our full Returns Policy.