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George Nelson: The Design Of Modern Design,New
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The Definitive Biography Of George Nelson, Featuring The Full Range Of His Work, Interviews, And Previously Unpublished Images From Nelson'S Private Archives.George Nelson (19081986) Was A Pioneering Modernist Who Ranks With Raymond Loewy, Charles Eames, And Eliot Noyes As One Of America'S Outstanding Designers. Nelson'S Office Produced Some Of The Twentieth Century'S Canonical Pieces Of Industrial Design, Many Of Which Are Still In Production: The Ball Clock, The Bubble Lamp, The Sling Sofa. Nelson Also Made Major Contributions To The Storage Wall, The Shopping Mall, The Multimedia Presentation, And The Openplan Office System. The Author Of This Definitive Biography Was Given Access To Nelson'S Office Archives And Personal Papers. He Also Interviewed More Than 70 Of Nelson'S Friends, Colleagues, Employees, And Clients (Including The Late D. J. De Pree, Former Head Of The Herman Miller Furniture Company And Nelson'S Chief Patron) And Obtained Many Previously Unpublished Images From Corporate And Private Archives.The Full Range Of Nelson'S Work Is Represented, From Product And Furniture Design To Packaging And Graphics To Largescale Projects Such As The Fairchild House And The 1959 American National Exhibition In Moscow. Because Nelson Was A Serious And Original Thinker About Design Issues, Abercrombie Quotes Extensively From His Published And Unpublished Writings, Offering Provocative New Material To Students Of Design Theory And Philosophy.The Appendixes, Compiled By Judith Nasatir, Include A Chronology Of Nelson'S Work, A Biographical Chronology, And Two Bibliographies: One Of Writings By Nelson And The Other Of Writings About Him.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'George Nelson: The Design of Modern Design'? A: This biography focuses on the life and work of George Nelson, a significant figure in modern design, detailing his contributions to industrial design, architecture, and design theory.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Stanley Abercrombie, who provides insights from interviews and access to Nelson's personal archives.
- Q: What types of designs are included in this biography? A: The biography covers a wide range of George Nelson's work, including product design, furniture design, packaging, graphics, and large-scale architectural projects.
- Q: Is there any previously unpublished material in this book? A: Yes, the book includes previously unpublished images and writings from George Nelson's archives, offering new perspectives on his design philosophy.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 375 pages.
- Q: When was 'George Nelson: The Design of Modern Design' published? A: The book was published on August 28, 2000.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: Does this book include any appendices? A: Yes, the book includes appendices with a chronology of Nelson's work, a biographical chronology, and bibliographies of writings by and about him.
- Q: Can this book be useful for students of design? A: Absolutely, the book provides valuable insights into design theory and philosophy, making it an excellent resource for design students.