{"title":"Max Donnelly","description":"\u003cp\u003eMax Donnelly's works delve into the rich tapestry of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering insightful explorations that illuminate the creative world. His writing often captures the intersection of history and design, providing readers with a thoughtful perspective on influential figures and movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of cultural studies and design history will appreciate Donnelly's engaging narratives, which blend scholarly depth with accessible storytelling. His books invite reflection on the impact of artistic innovation and the enduring legacy of design pioneers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"christopher-dresser-design-pioneer-victoria-and-albert-museum-by-max-donnelly-9780500480700","title":"Christopher Dresser: Design Pioneer (Victoria and Albert Museum)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristopher Dresser (1834-1904) is one of the most influential British designers of all time, widely regarded as Britain's first independent industrial designer. His works still appear remarkably modern more than a century later. Like his contemporary William Morris, Dresser advocated for an 'honesty of materials'; however, unlike Morris, he fully embraced industrial techniques, designing for the growing consumer market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDresser's fascination with the arts of Japan and his advocacy of Owen Jones's principle that ornament should be geometrical in form resulted in a range of designs that look surprisingly minimal for their time. Affordable, well-designed, functional, and commercially successful, the objects that Dresser designed—wallpapers, textiles, carpets, ceramics, furniture and, most famously, metalwork—were industrially produced by manufacturers across the UK, the US, and continental Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact, beautifully produced book on the work of Christopher Dresser begins with a brief introduction to his life and work before presenting 75 of his most important pieces, each accompanied by a narrative-style caption. \u003cem\u003eChristopher Dresser: Design Pioneer (Victoria and Albert Museum)\u003c\/em\u003e will appeal to anyone interested in modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith 117 illustrations in colour\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460533436652,"sku":"9780500480700","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500480700-christopher-dresser-design-pioneer-victoria-and-albert-museum.jpg?v=1774948743"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/max-donnelly.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}