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Design Book, new edition

Design Book, new edition

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The Design Book is a fully revised and expanded edition of Phaidon's companion to the best of design, featuring over 500 innovative, influential, and enduring products from the last five centuries. It includes iconic pieces by masters such as Le Corbusier, Philippe Starck, and the Eames, as well as classic objects like the paper clip, hurricane lantern, and martini glass.

Format: Hardback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 17 September 2020
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd


This fully revised and expanded edition of Phaidon's beloved companion to the best of design presents a captivating exploration of over 500 groundbreaking, influential, and enduring products from the past five centuries. Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey through a remarkable array of objects that have profoundly impacted our environments, functionality, society, and culture.

Each object featured in The Design Book is accompanied by a stunning image, providing a visual glimpse into its intricate details and aesthetic appeal. In addition to the visual feast, descriptive text accompanies each object, offering valuable insights into the product itself, its designer, manufacturer, and historical significance.

Spanning a vast chronological range, this comprehensive collection showcases iconic pieces created by renowned masters like Le Corbusier, Philippe Starck, and the Eames, as well as timeless classics such as the paper clip, hurricane lantern, and martini glass. Moreover, this new edition includes a special section showcasing 30 cutting-edge products from the past 15 years, carefully selected and curated to reflect the latest advancements in modern-day design.

Praise for the original edition of The Design Book has been widespread, with Design Week describing it as a remarkable achievement that manages to be both accessible and engaging while remaining genuinely informative and captivating.

Whether you are an ardent design enthusiast, a curious explorer, or simply seeking to expand your knowledge and appreciation of the world around you, The Design Book is an indispensable resource that will transport you on a journey through the evolution of design and its profound impact on our lives. So, immerse yourself in this captivating collection and discover the extraordinary stories behind the products that have shaped our world.

Weight: 654g
Dimension: 131 x 169 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838661434

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