Individual Designers

Gianfranco Frattini (Padova 1926 ― Milan 2004) studied Architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, mentored by Portaluppi and Ponti, who invited him to collaborate in his studio while he was still a student. A pragmatic industrial designer, Frattini...

For almost 20 years, the artist and goldsmith Peter Bauhuis has been exploring a technique for which as yet there are hardly any references. Applying experimental curiosity and creative materials research, he has since worked on the simultaneous casting...

Alfredo Häberli, who was born in Buenos Aires in 1964 and has been working from Zurich since the 1980s, is one of the world’s most widely acclaimed product designers. Major international brands such as BMW, Camper, Georg Jensen, Iittala, Luceplan,...

The 7th Edition of Who's Who in Fashion captures the energy, drama, excitement, and diversity of the luminaries working in the world of fashion. This lushly illustrated book features profiles of fashion legends as well as newcomers who make up the...

This highly anticipated follow-up volume presents the exquisite designs of Tord Boontje, one of the most creative and romantic industrial designers working today. Tord Boontje: Enchanted World is a comprehensive visual document of the designer s most...

Daniel Kruger’s (b. 1951) new monograph Jewellery –The unexpected meaning of curious things presents his jewellery art of the last ten years. Kruger, who grew up in South Africa, studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and taught at the University...

As a metaphor for the living, Gerti Machacek’s jewellery is very much centred on the body, geared toward movement and changing perspectives. Despite the different materials, its pervasive clarity fascinates and delights the wearer. This monograph offers...

"...it's the colorful photographs (over 500!) of one-of-a-kind Hopi and Moroccan-inspired mosaic pieces featured in her memoir, out in October, that truly command attention, from ammonite fossils and ivory animal renderings to stunning lapis, coral, and...

"Bookended by a highly personal dialog between the two, we are treated with insights into collaboration, process, the rise of technology, and the joys of teaching." - Fast Company This autobiographical monograph presents a retrospective of the 40-year...

Inventive, enigmatic, and supremely creative, Stephen Sprouse made art and clothing that captured the mood of the eighties. One of the first American designers to mix graffiti and a punk aesthetic with fashion, Sprouse manipulated conventional notions of...

"This coffee table book is a visually stunning tribute and the only one available on the life and work of Jeanne Lanvin, perfect for fashion lovers and readers interested in strong female personalities." - Amica "One of the most entertaining and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781772127935Author Gary GenoskoFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint University of Alberta PressPublisher University of Alberta PressWeight(grams) 360g

This publication presents a round table discussion between authors within the field of design and art history about the Russian-Danish designer Boris Berlin’s works, his challenges and innovative solutions, and development of materials and production...

"Truus Schröder. I love you, Rietveld." In 1924, Truus Schröder asked well-known Utrecht furniture designer Gerrit Rietveld to design a new house for her. Never before Rietveld had been asked to design an entire house. Truus Schröder knew exactly what...

This publication presents a round table discussion between authors within the field of design and art history about the Russian-Danish designer Boris Berlin’s works, his challenges and innovative solutions, and development of materials and production...

All the World’s a Stage grants an in-depth insight into the fascinating oeuvre of the Israeli artist Attai Chen (1979–2023). The four series of jewellery presented in the book take a poetical look at the perpetual becoming and passing of life and of...

A captivating journey through the collages of the legendary Antwerp-Six fashion designer, Walter Van Beirendonck. Dive into a selection of original and inspiring collages, tracing Van Beirendonck's creative journey from his early days at the Antwerp...

Drawing on more than 40 years of work, Walter Van Beirendonck selected over 500 iconic fashion drawings that have rarely, if ever, been seen before. Draw the World Awake is a wild ride through Van Beirendonck's imaginative evolution, showcasing his bold...

The latest projects by the undisputed master of tropical interior design, Amanda LindrothSince the publication of Island Hopping in 2018, the demand for Amanda LIndroth’s airy, relaxed, indoor-outdoor aesthetic has soared, and she has completed enough...