Japanese Design Since 1945
A Complete Sourcebook
$123.22
- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
15 October 2020
Summary
A dedication to craft and the finest production quality have been an integral part of culture and day-to-day life in Japan for centuries. For the Japanese, the concept of design is not limited to functionality or materiality, but wholly connected with ancient culture and rituals. In this sense, a chair is much more than what you sit on, a cup more than what you drink from: these objects are to be reflected upon, to be touched and cherished.
As mass manufacturing became widespread in t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780500022214 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0500022216 |
| Author: | Naomi Pollock |
| Publisher: | Thames and Hudson Ltd |
| Imprint: | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 15 October 2020 |
| Weight: | 2.48kg |
| Dimensions: | 49mm x 242mm x 295mm |
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Critics Review
‘A pretty impressive collection of objects, which serve as a reminder that Japan has led the way for much of what we consider good design’ - Creative Review
‘Featuring hundreds of objects and dozens of profiles of designers, from household names (Issey Miyake; Global knives) to cult product makers (Oji Masanori; Ryoichi Kobayashi), the furnishings, textiles, graphics, packaging and household goods featured are simultaneously simple and sophisticated, everyday and extraordinary’ - Observer
‘Ideal for armchair travellers’ - Daily Telegraph
’[An] authoritative sourcebook’ - House & Garden
Naomi Pollock
Naomi Pollock is an American architect who writes about Japanese design and architecture. Her work has appeared in numerous publications on both sides of the Pacific, including A+U, Dwell, Kinfolk, Wallpaper* and Architectural Record, for whom she is the Special International Correspondent. In addition, she is the author of several books, including Modern Japanese House, Made in Japan: 100 New Products, Jutaku: Japanese Houses and Sou Fujimoto. In 2018, she was selected to join the College of Fellows of The American Institute of Architects.
Masaaki Kanai is President of Ryohin Keikaku, the retailer and manufacturer of the leading Japanese brand Muji.
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