Braun by Klaus Klemp - ISBN: 9781838663896
Hardcover
Timeless design, German ingenuity: the story of an iconic brand.

Braun

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$104.97

  • Hardcover

    424 pages

  • Release Date

    14 November 2023

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Summary

The definitive history of Braun - the pioneering German electronics brand that changed the face of modern design

Since 1921, Braun has been shaping the way we live through timeless designs that are simple, useful, beautiful, and designed to keep. Unlike many brands before it, and many more that followed, Braun created a culture of design - underpinned by a set of functional and aesthetic principles - that went on to have worldwide impact. Across 3 sections and more th…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781838663896
ISBN-10:1838663894
Author:Klaus Klemp
Publisher:Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint:Phaidon Press Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:424
Release Date:14 November 2023
Weight:2.45kg
Dimensions:290mm x 250mm x 35mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

As featured in The Guardian

‘A book you’ll want to keep around as a reference for the next time a new product launches and you think, “Now where have I seen that before?’ – The Verge

‘A showboat of a publication, thanks to the gorgeous glamour shots of Braun’s products.’ – Fast Company

‘Makes a incontestable case that the Braun brand values – simplicity, usefulness, longevity – changed the way household products were perceived.’ – Esquire

‘A comprehensive and covetable overview of one of the greatest modern manufacturers.’ – Wallpaper* Magazine

‘Will serve as an important design reference for any library.’ – Acquire

‘With over 500 captivating images, this tome is a must-have for every design enthusiast.’ – Airows

‘A comprehensive book on the many iconic products and timeless design principles of [this] German design company.’ – The Bookseller

About The Author

Klaus Klemp

Klaus Klemp is professor of design theory and history at the HfG Offenbach, Germany, and curator of design at the Museum Angewandte Kunst, Frankfurt am Main, where he was previously exhibition director and deputy director. Prior to his roles at the museum, Klemp was director of the cultural department of the city of Frankfurt.

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