Collecting the 1970s

Starsky & Hutch, Elton John, flared trousers and platform boots, Charlie's Angels, Verner Panton furniture, Afghan coats, the Sony Walkman...the list of icons to emerge from the 1970s is endless, and each is enormously popular with collectors and public alike. The decade was packed with innovation including technological breakthroughs such as the Sinclair calculator and the digital watch. Today, fashionable interiors are packed with ideas and objects taken from this vibrant decade. Miller's Collecting the 1970s features essential information on all these trends, with a witty and sparkling text by a real enthusiast, and is packed with handy tips on how to spot a bargain or uncover a classic. Practical advice on where to find items is also included, along with information on how to care for your collection and suggestions for further reading.