Design: The Definitive Visual History - Hardcover

DK

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0241185653 ISBN 13: 9780241185650

Publisher: DK, 2015

Synopsis

Design: The Definitive Visual History is a gorgeous visual celebration of design across the decades. Find out all about the major design movements of the last 150 years from Arts and Crafts to Bauhaus and browse through the beautiful image catalogues of everything from glassware to posters and typography to chairs.

Arranged chronologically, from 1850 to the present day, follow the fascinating evolution of how design has influenced the look and functionality of the objects we use every day from telephones and cameras to toys, furniture and fashion. With profiles of iconic designers such as Alvar Aalto, Frank Gehry, and Philippe Starck and stunning images of buildings and interiors, Design: The Definitive Visual History is a true celebration of classic design and the perfect package for design lovers.

About this title

Review

"Inexpensive, concise, and lavishly illustrated, this book is recommended for any library." Booklist ("Starred Review")

" luxurious visuals that include timelines, historical photos, designer portraits and a tremendous selection of products and art." Columbus Dispatch

"Flip through pages showcasing the evolution of telephones, armchairs, word processors, and more For anyone looking to bridge a generation gap, visuals are always a good way to go and the visuals in this book are stunning." Forbes.com"

"Inexpensive, concise, and lavishly illustrated, this book is recommended for any library." -- Booklist (Starred Review)

..".luxurious visuals that include timelines, historical photos, designer portraits and a tremendous selection of products and art." -- Columbus Dispatch

"Flip through pages showcasing the evolution of telephones, armchairs, word processors, and more ... For anyone looking to bridge a generation gap, visuals are always a good way to go and the visuals in this book are stunning." -- Forbes.com

About the Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.

Edition details

• Publisher: DK
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0241185653
• ISBN 13: 9780241185650
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400