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Made in Japan
Naomi Pollock
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Description for Made in Japan
Hardcover. A selection of outstanding Japanese products of this century, from gadgets and furnishings to office supplies and decorative objects. Features a comprehensive introduction to the history and traditions of Japanese product design and includes biographies of the leading designers, including Naoto Fukasawa, Tokujin Yoshioka and Toyo Ito. Num Pages: 240 pages, 200 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AKP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 257 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1194.
'Made in Japan' is a simple phrase, but one full of meaning. From kettles and cutlery to chairs, Japan creates some of the most innovative, elegant, whimsical and well-made objects in the world. Combining high aesthetic standards with cutting-edge technology, many of these designs turn everyday items into functional works of art that would look as good in a museum as on a kitchen counter. Made in Japan surveys 100 of the country's recent design triumphs, among them furnishings, utensils, gadgets, clothing, office equipment and even a silent guitar. While the book features mainly mass-produced objects, it also includes one-off ... Read more
'Made in Japan' is a simple phrase, but one full of meaning. From kettles and cutlery to chairs, Japan creates some of the most innovative, elegant, whimsical and well-made objects in the world. Combining high aesthetic standards with cutting-edge technology, many of these designs turn everyday items into functional works of art that would look as good in a museum as on a kitchen counter. Made in Japan surveys 100 of the country's recent design triumphs, among them furnishings, utensils, gadgets, clothing, office equipment and even a silent guitar. While the book features mainly mass-produced objects, it also includes one-off ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Merrell Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
1192g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781858945620
SKU
V9781858945620
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Ref
99-50
About Naomi Pollock
NAOMI POLLOCK is an American architect based in Japan. Her writing on Japanese design has appeared in the Financial Times, New York Times, Wallpaper* and Architectural Record. She is the author of Modern Japanese House (2005) and Hitoshi Abe (2008), and co-author of Merrell's New Architecture in Japan (2010). REIKO SUDO is Artistic Director of the award-winning avant-garde ... Read more
Reviews for Made in Japan
'It's perfect for those searching high and low for ideal finishing touches, or anyone simply wishing to elevate everyday items into works of art.' - ESSENTIALS MAGAZINE 'Japan's excellent sense of style and workmanship is seen on every page.' - THINGS TO DO IN LA 'For those who worship at the altar of high design, Made in Japan ... Read more