Ettore Sottsass
$110.47
- Hardcover
492 pages
- Release Date
3 November 2022
Summary
Phaidon’s much-loved monograph on the legendary Italian designer and architect, Ettore Sottsass.
The re-release of this highly acclaimed title demonstrates the continual fascination, from both fans and collectors, with the life and work of Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass. The designer’s work is popular and influential in equal measure, from his designs for Olivetti (such as the striking, bright red, manual typewriter, the Valentine, with its ingenious carry-case) to the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781838665739 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1838665730 |
| Author: | Phillipe Thome |
| Publisher: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 492 |
| Release Date: | 3 November 2022 |
| Weight: | 3.17kg |
| Dimensions: | 320mm x 230mm x 46mm |
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Critics Review
‘I love everything about Sottsass’s work - it’s modern, optimistic, humorous, functional, and intelligent. The designs in this book make me feel proud to be Italian.’ - Donatella Versace
‘Here is a suitable memorial to an exceptional life: eclectic, serious, and detailed as well as delightful, surprising, and utterly inspiring. The production is faultless, and superlative pictures illustrate, both precisely and anecdotally, the vast range of Sottsass’s work.’ - The Spectator
‘Sottsass’s work, as the book makes evident, is so vibrant and comprehensive that one feels caught in the spell of his creations.’ - Surface
‘Surveys the career of one of Italy’s more distinguished 20th-century designers. But ‘distinguished’ hardly fits Sottsass’s striking yet playful output.’ - Elle Decor
‘A new edition of Phaidon’s Ettore Sottsass, these sketches offer a fascinating peep inside the brain of a master… His illustrated autobiography makes for quite the exploration.’ - Coolhunting.com
’…For the full, deeper story… Flip through Ettore Sottsass.’ - Co.Design
’[A] monumental 500-page doorstop of a book… This volume will more than help you appreciate the greatness of the man… [A] visual feast.’ - MODERN
’[C]hronicles the life work of the imitable 20th-century designer Ettore Sottsass… Readers can explore Sottsass’s quirky, rebellious modern designs through this nearly 500 page, richly illustrated tome.’ - The CultureTrip
‘A new edition of the legendary Memphis designer’s monograph.’ - New York Magazine Online
‘Now available in a new format, this book, packed with beautiful images taken from the extensive Sottsass archives and including drawings and sketches from the designer’s countless sketchbooks, explores his entire career from the 1940s to the 2000s, covering everything from his architectural projects and product design to his jewellery, sculpture, and graphics.’ - Dwell Online
‘A book any aesthete will covet.’ - Domino
About The Author
Phillipe Thome
Philippe Thom is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over two decades of experience in the field. He has held various leadership roles in both private and public sectors, focusing on threat intelligence, incident response, and security architecture. Philippe is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and a passionate advocate for cybersecurity awareness and education.
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