Icons Of Design: The 20th Century (Icons)

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Creators: Dorothy Bosomworth, Christopher Breward, Volker Fischer, Friedrich Friedl, Claudia Hellmann, Claude Lichtenstein, Jane C. Milosch, Volker Albus, Reyer Kras, Jonathan M. Woodham
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Category: Book

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Sales Rank: 980850

Media: Paperback
Pages: 183
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 7.6 x 0.6

ISBN: 3791331736
Dewey Decimal Number: 745.20904
EAN: 9783791331737
ASIN: 3791331736

Publication Date: September 30, 2004
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
What do Bic pens, Zippo lighters, Barbie Dolls and compact discs have in common? They re everywhere, including between the covers of this stunning collection of furniture, appliances, cars, and toys that have transcended their utility to achieve iconic status over the course of the twentieth century. Each object is examined in colorful two-page spreads, which include illustrations of its use, a brief biography of the designer and other fascinating sidebar information. In addition, an introductory essay explains how an object becomes an icon and outlines the method the editors a collection of internationally renowned design historians used to select their subjects. Filled with photographs, this beautifully produced flexi-cover volume offers new ways to see and appreciate the things we use everyday.

Volker Albus is professor of product design in Karlsruhe, Germany. Reyer Kras is design curator at the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam. Jonathan M. Woodham is a history of design professor at the University of Brighton, England.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

Gorgeous Photos and Interesting Text July 12, 2000
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This book is really great for those of us interested in the evolution of design in the 20th century. Moving chronologically, the book showcases some familiar as well as some forgotten design marvels. The photography is really top quality and the short essays which accompagny each piece are interesting. I loved it.

5 out of 5 stars

Gorgeous Photos and Interesting Text July 12, 2000
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This book is really great for those of us interested in the evolution of design in the 20th century. Moving chronologically, the book showcases some familiar as well as some forgotten design marvels. The photography is really top quality and the short essays which accompagny each piece are interesting. I loved it.