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John Derian Paper Goods: Friendship, Love, and Truth 1,000-Piece Puzzle

Series: John Derian
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John Derian Paper Goods presents a 1,000-piece puzzle inspired by a striking Victorian composition that celebrates friendship, love, and truth. The artwork, drawn from John Derian's collection of printed images, evokes a rich, symbolic world featuring motifs such as rings, hands, a bundle of sticks, and the Eye of Providence. Assembling this puzzle invites a journey of engaged curiosity that transcends mere pastime.
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Format: Multiple-component retail product
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This puzzle is ideal for enthusiasts of Victorian art, symbolism, and nostalgic design, as well as lovers of challenging, thoughtful puzzles. Perfect for adults seeking a meaningful and decorative pastime.

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John Derianโ€”the world-famous and beloved home goods designer and New York Times bestselling authorโ€”expands his beautiful line of paper products with an all-new puzzle celebrating friendship, love, and truth.

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Celebrate the things that truly matter. So straightforward in its language, so rich and allusive in its symbolism, this extraordinary Victorian composition comes straight from the collection of John Derian, the artist and designer whose work with printed images of the past transports the viewer to another time and place.

Donโ€™t be surprised, as you begin piecing it together, to find yourself in a state of engaged curiosity. The rings, the hands, the bundle of sticks (youโ€™ll find that one on the back of a Liberty dime), all under the watchful Eye of Providence: Is it a puzzle, or a message?

John Derian Paper Goods: Friendship, Love, and Truth 1,000-Piece Puzzle features:

  • 1,000 interlocking pieces
  • Mini-poster (6 3/4" x 9 3/8") for reference or framing
  • Completed puzzle size: 26 3/8" x 18 7/8"

Series: John Derian

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781648291838

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 16 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Artisan Books

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 56.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 272.0mm

Weight: 700g

About the Author

John Derian is an artist and designer who transforms printed images from the past, and in doing so transports the viewer to another world. He established John Derian Company Inc. in 1989, and his decoupage plates, platters, paperweights, coasters, and bowls are still entirely handmade in his studio in New York City, where he employs a small staff of artisans to assist with production. His designs are sold at upscale home stores, in catalogs, and at gift shops worldwide, and he has designed exclusive collections for Cisco Brothers, Astier de Villatte, Target, and more. His retail shops, studio, and homes have been featured in Vogue, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, The World of Interiors, Elle Decor, and Vanity Fair, among others.

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