Marc Newson. Works - limited, signed XXL TASCHEN Collector's edition (2014)

Marc Newson, Alison Castle

ISBN 10: 3836508079 / ISBN 13: 9783836508070

Published by TASCHEN, Cologne, 2014

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TASCHEN, 2014, Edition of 1,000, Hardcover in slipcase,13.0 x 17.3 in.,21.58 lb,610 pages. In English, German and French. Original blind-stamped cloth in original yellow linen slipcase - Very fine copy. From chairs and restaurants to planes and spaceships: the sky is no longer the limit for Australian designer Marc Newsom. This Collector s Edition is the complete encyclopedia to his superstar career, featuring chronological entries organized by the varied categories of his oeuvre as well as detailed case studies of such landmark projects as the Qantas Airbus A380, Ikepod watches, and Aquariva boat. Encyclopedia-style entries, arranged chronologically by categories: Furniture, Objects, Interiors and Architecture, Timepieces and Jewelry, Transport, and Unreleased Projects Extended, in-depth case studies for a selection of Newsons most important projects: the Kelvin40 plane, Qantas Airbus A380, Gagosian art editions, Ford 021C, Ikepod watches, and Aquariva Boat Visual index cataloguing Newsons complete works Exclusive, in-depth interview by Louise Neri "A glossy, expensive, encyclopedia collection of all of Newson s creations to date. just 1,000 of the 610-page books are out there, all signed and numbered: the linen-slipcase Collector s Edition or the real coffee-table statement of the season the Art Edition, with its leather-inlaid cover and Micarta composite slipcase." Dallas Morning News The designer: Born in Sydney, Australia, Marc Newson studied jewelry and sculpture at Sydney College of the Arts before moving to Tokyo and Paris. Now living and working in the UK, Newson has become one of the world s most accomplished designers. He has forged innovative partnerships with brands such as Louis Vuitton, Ferrari and Apple. He is the only designer represented by Gagosian, and his work is present in the collection of over 40 museums worldwide. -- The editor and author: Writer and editor Alison Castle studied philosophy, photography, and film at Columbia (B.A.) and NYU (M.A.). Her publications include The Stanley Kubrick Archives, Stanley Kubrick s Napoleon, and The Complete Jacques Tati, and her writing has appeared in Gagosian Quarterly, Vogue Italia, Vogue China, The Road Rat, and Chaos 69. She is also the president of Wendell Castle Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the late artist's legacy and archives. Seller Inventory # 2014ph

Bibliographic Details

Title: Marc Newson. Works - limited, signed XXL ...

Publisher: TASCHEN, Cologne

Publication Date: 2014

Binding: Hardcover in Solander case

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1 edition In English, German and French.

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Synopsis:

Art meets design.

He has designed chairs, restaurants, boutiques, cars, planes, and even a space ship. For Australian industrial designer Marc Newson, the sky is no limit. From mass-produced products to designer furniture to fashion, Newson has blurred boundaries, mapped new territories, and made himself an international superstar.

This book explores his complete works to date via encyclopedia-style entries, arranged chronologically by categories: art editions, furniture, objects, timepieces, transport, and unreleased projects. From early iconic works such as Lockheed Lounge (which holds the world record for the highest price paid for a piece of designer furniture, at over two million dollars) to more recent, large scale projects such as the Ford O21C concept car, the Kelvin jet, and the interior of Qantas' Airbus A380, this tome leaves no stone unturned.

Features of this Limited Collector's Edition include:

encyclopedia entries arranged by category for all of Newson's works to date;

extended, in-depth case studies for a selection of Newson's most important projects: Kelvin jet, Qantas Airbus A380, Gagosian art editions, Ford O21C, Ikepod watches, and Riva Boat;

visual index cataloguing Newson's complete works chronologically with critical details and page number for the item's extended entry in the book;

and, exclusive interview by Newson's longtime collaborator and friend, Louise Neri.

Product Description:

Marc Newson For Australian industrial designer Marc Newson, the sky is no limit. From mass-produced products to designer furniture to fashion, Newson has blurred boundaries, mapped new territories, and made himself an international superstar. This book explores his complete works via encyclopedia-style entries, arranged chronologically by categories.