Shiro Kuramata
$179.99
- Hardcover
406 pages
- Release Date
2 September 2025
Summary
This highly acclaimed, first ever monograph on the highly influential Japanese designer Shiro Kuramata (1934-1991) is a two-volume title presenting all his compelling and idiosyncratic work in a stunning, specially designed acrylic slipcase.
Designers and design enthusiasts who love Kuramata will be astonished by the breadth and depth of Kuramata’ remarkable body of work, from the iconic Miss Blanche chair, made from artificial flowers and resin, to his idiocyncratic umbrella stand th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781837290369 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1837290369 |
| Author: | Deyan Sudjic, Mieko Kuramata |
| Publisher: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 406 |
| Release Date: | 2 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 3.32kg |
| Dimensions: | 312mm x 242mm x 46mm |
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What They're Saying
Critics Review
‘Long-overdue.’ – Eve Kahn, The New York Times
‘Honors the legacy of Kuramata by layering his more memorable objects … with essays that detail how such forces as his war-torn childhood influenced his career.’ – Interior Design
About The Author
Deyan Sudjic
Deyan Sudjic is a critic and curator. He is Director Emeritus of the Design Museum, London, and distinguished professor of Design and Architecture studies at Lancaster University. He has edited Blueprint, Domus, and Anima magazines, and is a former director of the Venice Architecture Biennale (2002). His books have been published in fifteen languages.
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