“With deliciously detailed descriptions and almost 300 illustrations, The Great Funk captures the shapes, smells and sensibilities of the chaotic and conflicted ‘Me Decade.’” —Glenn C. Altschuler, The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Hine displays a simultaneously sincere and ironic affection for the era, and treats the decade’s goofiest icons (e.g., the pet rock, the Ford Pinto, Bobby Riggs v. Billie Jean King) with warmth, humor and reverence . . . It’s the cannily selected photos that will likely cause the casual book browser to stand up and take notice . . . Hine’s photo- and fun-filled bathroom / coffee-table book is just right.” —Kirkus Reviews
“With wit and verve, Thomas Hine aims to reclaim dignity for the 1970s . . . I relished Hine’s taste and style.” —Carlo Wolff, The Plain Dealer (Cleveland)
“A richly layered visual record of everything from Earth shoes to pet rocks.”—Publishers Weekly
“Nifty observations (particularly with regard to fashion and design)” —The Atlantic
“Without too much sentimentality or nostalgia, The Great Funk entertainingly explores the complex identity of a decade that embraced the disco ball and the Honda Accord.” —Caitlin Shamberg, Salon
Praise for Populuxe
“Populuxe throws the reader into a wonderful time machine, conjuring up the mood of the day, as well as its distinctive look . . . Mr. Hine’s text is so lively and informative that Populuxe must surely stand as one of the most sprightly cultural histories to come along in a long time.”—Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times
