1987 Paris, Editions Du May, 1987. In-8° carré, 95 pages. Cartonnage blanc avec jaquette illustrée légèrement défraîchie. Les objets typiquement français : le biscuit Lu, la bouteille de Perrier, le Zodiac, la cocotte Seb, le bas Dim.
, Thame and Hudson, 2018 Hardcover with dusjacket,. ISBN 9780500519103.
While Josef Albers' Bauhaus colleagues Klee and Kandinsky are household names, Albers himself has remained inscrutable. He is best known as the painter of the Homages to the Square, a series of over 2,000 seemingly tightly controlled experiments in the interaction of colour. Yet he did not begin these pictures until he was in his sixties, already several decades into his career as an artist, maker and theorist, much of it pursued in the United States following the Nazi dissolution of the Bauhaus in 1933. Misunderstanding of the Homages reflects a wider misreading of Albers' life and work. Married to the textile artist Anni Albers, his papers include letters from fellow artists John Cage, Robert Rauschenberg, Richard Serra and Eva Hesse; colleagues such as Buckminster Fuller and Philip Johnson; and fans and collectors ranging from the composer Virgil Thomson to the cartoonist Saul Steinberg. If his network of influence was surprisingly wide, so, too, were his interests. Albers started life at the Bauhaus as a glassmaker, ran their renowned wallpaper workshop, and designed furniture that is still in production eighty years later. He pioneered the study of colour at Black Mountain College, organized its famed Summer Sessions' with guest tutors from Willem de Kooning to Merce Cunningham, and went on to head the design department at Yale. Drawing on extensive unpublished writings, documents and illustrations, Darwent offers a broad view of not only the artistic and political currents, but also the friendships and rivalries that formed the backdrop to Albers' creative output.
, Ammo Books, 2012 Hardcover, 410 pages, ENG, 430 x 310 x 55 mm, NEW !, Full Page illustrations in colour / b/w, XX Large Edition, for protection in a strong wooden case ! . ISBN 9781934429747.
"Eames: Beautiful Details" celebrates the seamlessness and fluidity in which Charles and Ray Eames operated as both a husband-and-wife team and as designers unrestricted by traditionally profesionally boundaries. Select details of their life and work, from their refined designs to to their innovative experiments, and even including images depicting the everyday poetic moments of their lives, and are shared here in this exhibit within a book. Inspired by Charles's immersive and original slideshows, in which he expertly selected and grouped images together that communicated information in an aesthetic, direct, and accessible way, this book strives to visually created the Eameses' life and work by taking the viewer through a delightful joruney, focusing on their "beautiful details." The packaging design of the "Eames: Beautiful Details" slipcase is a pattern inspired by the triangles and colors of one of their most inventive, if lesser-known, designs for children, simply called, "the toy." It also pays homage to the patterns they used on their well-loved House of Cards. The Eameses brought a sense of humor and joy to everything they created, and the design and layout of the book aims to convey that spirit in a visual feast for the eyes. It is a testament to the Eameses and the lasting value of good design that their Eames lounge chair, created in 1956, endures today as perhaps the most recognizable and coveted piece of mid-century furniture design. Their experiments in technological innovations, like molded plywood and fiberglass, resulted in such classic pieces as the bent plywood LCW and DCM Chairs, the Molded Plastic Chairs, and the Aluminum Group; all of which are still in production by Herman Miller. Likewise, Charles and Ray designed and built their own home in 1949 in Pacific Palisades, and it is still revered as a landmark of modern architecture. Built as part of the Case Study program in California, sponsored by Arts & Architecture magazine, it was one of the earliest experiments in pre-fab construction, using off-the-shelf industrial parts. But unlike the austerity of much of modern architectural design, their factory-like shell was lovingly lived in along with their personal collections of folk art, treasures from their travels, and everyday objects refreshingly displayed with affection and without pretense.
, Yale University Press 2016, 2016 Hardcover, 304 pages, English, 295 x 255 mm, new book with dustjacket, . ISBN 9780300221589.
Handsomely designed and richly illustrated, this publication surveys the magnificent spectrum of projects undertaken by French architect and interior designer Charles Percier (1764-1838). After gaining an illustrious reputation for supervising the scenery at the Paris Opera during the French Revolution, Percier was later appointed by Napoleon Bonaparte. With the Emperor's support, he developed the opulent versions of neoclassicism closely associated with the Napoleonic era, and now known as Directoire style and Empire style. Percier worked on the renovation or redecoration of many of France's royal palaces, including the Louvre, the Tuileries, and the chateaux of Malmaison, Saint-Cloud, and Fontainebleau. The full scope and variety of Percier's design projects are revealed in this book, which also includes archival material detailing Percier's relationships with patrons and peers.
, Taschen 2002, 2002 Softcover, 160 pages, English /Francais/ Deutsch, 250 x 190 mm, very richly illustrated with coloured illustrations, in Fine condition/ bon etat /in guten zustand,. ISBN 9783822820278.
This contemporary, highly practical language course is for professional adults at intermediate level. A grammar syllabus gives students the structured language input they need to improve confidence and competence, while up-to-the-minute business content provides a context for activities.
(Paris, ca. 1890). Wood-engraving by G. Lemoine after Chret's famous large lithograph. Advertisement clipped from a French magazine (probably L'Illustration). Size 12,3 x 35 cm.
A very decorative advertisement, especially when framed.
, Silvana Editoriale , 2012 Hardcover, 144 pages, English/Francais, 225 x 197 x 18 mm, fine copy , richly illustrated with coloured illustrations, . ISBN 9788836623440.
Cheick Diallo, (n au Mali en 1960) d couvre le design dans les ann es 1980 lors de ses tudes d'architecture en France. Il oeuvre la fois en France et au Mali. Cette premi re monographie du designer accompagne une exposition au mus e Mandet de Riom (France) qui pr sente une r trospective de son travail depuis 25 ans. On y trouve ses premi res pi ces bas es sur le principe de la r cup ration : biblioth ques, tables et si ges en bo tes de conserve mais aussi sa ligne de mobilier tress de fils de nylon et une multitude de meubles et d'objets reposant sur le d tournement de techniques traditionnelles : de l'impression de cire sur du cuir la cr ation d'objets pr cieux m lant le savoir-faire des bijoutiers touaregs ceux des sculpteurs sur b ne pour des coffrets, des lampes et des couverts. Pr fac par Marie-Jos e Linou, Conservateur en chef du patrimoine, directrice des mus es de Riom Communaut , l'ouvrage donne la parole des sp cialistes du design et de l'art contemporain africain, travers un cheminement tr s richement illustr , o les objets racontent une histoire.
, Silvana Editoriale, 2022 HB, 280 x 240 mm, 304 pages, ENG edition. ISBN 9788836651184.
Aldo Rossi (1931-1997) added to his successful activity as architect, professor and theorist, also that - equally well known - of designer: in this field he continued with great professionalism and passion until his untimely death in 1997, collaborating with some of the most important Italian and international manufacturers, such as Alessi, Artemide, Bruno Longoni Atelier d'Arredo, Molteni, Rosenthal and Unifor. The volume investigates Aldo Rossi's activity in the design sector in its entirety, presenting the furnishings and objects designed and manufactured from 1960 to 1997. Among these, some pieces well known to the public stand out, such as the La Conica and La Cupola coffee makers by Alessi, the Cabina dell'Elba by Bruno Longoni Atelier d'Arredo or the Paris chair by Unifor, just to name a few. The analysis of this production, which also includes unpublished projects and prototypes, highlights the continuous and constant relationship with architecture, while the technical drawings and photographic and archival documentation help to restore the history of each piece. The volume includes a critical essay by Domitilla Dardi.
, Silvana Editorale 2022, 2022 Hardccover, 304 pages, ENG / ITA, 290 x 250 mm, New, dustjacket, illustrations in colour. ISBN 9788836651184.
Aldo Rossi (1931-1997) added to his successful activity as architect, professor and theorist, also that - equally well known - of designer: in this field he continued with great professionalism and passion until his untimely death in 1997, collaborating with some of the most important Italian and international manufacturers, such as Alessi, Artemide, Bruno Longoni Atelier d'Arredo, Molteni, Rosenthal and Unifor. The volume investigates Aldo Rossi's activity in the design sector in its entirety, presenting the furnishings and objects designed and manufactured from 1960 to 1997. Among these, some pieces well known to the public stand out, such as the La Conica and La Cupola coffee makers by Alessi, the Cabina dell'Elba by Bruno Longoni Atelier d'Arredo or the Paris chair by Unifor, just to name a few. The analysis of this production, which also includes unpublished projects and prototypes, highlights the continuous and constant relationship with architecture, while the technical drawings and photographic and archival documentation help to restore the history of each piece. The volume includes a critical essay by Domitilla Dardi.
Woodbridge, Antique Collectors' Club 1979, 1979 Hardcover, 579 pages, English, 285 x 225 mm, cover has signs of being used through the years , book itself is in fine condition, illustrations in b/w, with signature of the author, . ISBN 9780902028616.
Antique Collectors' Club. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in fine condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Les Éditions de l'Homme Jaquette en très bon état Couverture rigide illustrée Montréal 2001
Très bon In-4. 286 pages. Nombreuses illustrations.
Éditions du Méridien Couverture souple Montréal 1988
Très bon In-4. 186 pages. Présentation de 128 affiches du Canadien Pacifique, des artistes, etc.
, Stichting Kunstboek BVBA, 2012 Hardback, 260x210mm, 160p, 100 colour illustrations, English edition. ISBN 9789058564085.
Dirk Wynants (? 1964) is de oprichter en eigenaar van het vernieuwende Belgische meubelmerk Extremis. Hij is tegelijk de belangrijkste ontwerper van het merk en de bedenker van het briljante branding concept "Tools for Togetherness". Het unieke succesverhaal van Extremis, dat op enkele jaren tijd een internationale reputatie verwierf als trendsetter op het gebied van buitenmeubilair, is sterk gelinkt aan de bevlogen persoonlijkheid en veelzijdige talenten van deze ontwerper-ondernemer, die het klappen van de zweep al heel jong leerde als zoon van een meubelmaker-schrijnwerker. Meer dan wie ook laat hij zich inspireren door een geengageerde visie op design. Hij heeft een duidelijke boodschap. Design is niet zomaar een kwestie van stijliconen of glamourdingen, maar veel meer van innovatieve oplossingen die van de wereld hopelijk een betere plek kunnen maken, vandaar de titel Design Works? Overtuigd maar ook altijd met de moed om vraagtekens te plaatsen. Sinds 2007 bestaat Dirk Wynants Design Works of (dw)2 autonoom en staat het naast Extremis ook open voor externe ontwerpopdrachten. Dirk Wynants sleepte sinds de start van Extremis in 1994 talloze internationale onderscheidingen in de wacht. Van de meest prestigieuze designerkenningen tot awards voor design management, algemeen management en export (waaronder Henry van de Velde Awards, Interior Innovation Award, (IMM Koln), Red Dot Award, International Excellence Design Award). As a son of a cabinet maker, Dirk Wynants (? 1964), was brought up with a nose for good design and a healthy dose of entrepreneurship. He studied interior and furniture design at Sint-Lucas School for Architecture in Ghent (Belgium) and was involved in the distribution of international design brands, until he established Extremis (1994), a label and brand for his own designs. Extremis' outdoor furniture designs quickly grew into an international standard of excellence. Not only the design collection itself has been applauded and awarded many times (with several Henry van de Velde Awards, Interior Innovation Award, (IMM Koln 2005), Red Dot Award 2005, International Excellence Design Award 2007, ao.), the expertise of Extremis in the field of design management, general management and export was praised just as well. In 2007 the creative unit of Extremis continued under the name Dirk Wynants Design Works = (dw)?, to enable the company to take on external design tasks. Dirk Wynants is still managing director and main designer of Extremis, but is also working closely together with other internationally renowned designers.
New York, HarperCollins, 2007 Softcover, plastic binding, 335pp., 29x24cm., lavishly illustr. in col., new. ISBN 9780061242007.
Versatile, efficient and relatively inexpensive, plastic has become an indispensable, omnipresent part of our lives. Thanks to the latest technologies, it has also become an important medium for architecture, industrial design and furniture design professionals. The design renderings for many of the products and architectural elements shown are included, making this a valuable reference and source of inspiration for both professionals and students.
Paris, Editions Dapper, 2012 Relie, avce jaquette orig., 181pp., 23x30cm., nobr. ills. en coul., neuf. ISBN 9782915258333.
, Hatje Cantz, 2014 Hardback, , 280p, English edition, Fine copy. Including an index. Illustrated. ISBN 9783775738095.
The name Hans J. Wegner (1914 2007) is inseparable from his unrivalled chairs, which helped Danish design to achieve its international breakthrough. Every design fan has his or her favorite from among Wegner s approximately five hundred creations. Today, there is a hardly a glossy interior design magazine that does not include an illustration of the elegant China Chair (1943) or the Y Chair (1950), and even John F. Kennedy sat on his Round Chair, which is now simply called The Chair (1949). Trained as a furniture maker, Wegner usually made his prototypes himself by hand, using traditional joinery techniques such as tongue-and-groove or finger joints. In the process he pushed the limitations of wood, giving his designs an unmatched elegance. His sense of humor did not fall by the wayside, either, as evidenced by his splendid Peacock Chair (1947) or the masculine Ox Chair (1960), that latter of which is available with or without horns.
1989 Christie's, London - 1989 - In-4, broché couverture illustrée - 166 pages - Nombreuses illustrations et reproductions photographiques en couleurs et en N&B in et hors texte - Texte en anglais
Bon état - Infimes frottements sur la couverture - Tampon de bibliothèque en première page (vente autorisée)
1996 Christie's, Geneva - 1996 - In-4, broché couverture illustrée - 141 pages - Nombreuses illustrations et reproductions photographiques en couleurs et en N&B in et hors texte - Texte en anglais
Bon état - Infimes frottements sur la couverture
1994 Christie's, London - 1994 - In-4, broché couverture illustrée - 251 pages - Nombreuses illustrations et reproductions photographiques en couleurs et en N&B in et hors texte - Texte en anglais
Bon état - Infimes frottements sur la couverture
1992 Christie's, London - 1992 - In-4, broché couverture illustrée - 213 pages - Nombreuses illustrations et reproductions photographiques en couleurs et en N&B in et hors texte - Texte en anglais
Bon état - Infimes frottements sur la couverture
1997 Christie's, South Kensington - 1997 - In-4, broché couverture illustrée - 41 pages - Nombreuses illustrations et reproductions photographiques en couleurs et en N&B in et hors texte - Texte en anglais
Bon état - Infimes frottements sur la couverture
1991 Christie's, New York - 1991 - 2 volumes in-4, brochés couverture illustrée - 160 + 291 pages - Nombreuses illustrations et reproductions photographiques en couleurs et en N&B in et hors texte, dont certaines dépliantes - Texte en anglais
Bon état - Infimes frottements sur la couverture - Tampons de bibliothèque en premières pages (vente autorisée) - Petit plis sur la couverture du premier volume
HOEBEKE 2015 216 pages 18 6x2 6x23 8cm. 2015. Broché. 216 pages.
Comme neuf - ouvrage issu de destockage jamais lu mais pouvant présenter d'infimes marques de stockage et/ou de manipulation - expédié soigneusement dans emballage adapté
Paris, Industries françaises de l'ameublement, 2004, in-8, Broché., 113 pages. Très bon état