Handcrafted Modern
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Handcrafted Modern
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Handcrafted Modern features 15 houses as 15 separate chapters. The houses are residences designed by iconic mid-century architects and designers for themselves, including:
Walter Gropius, Charles and Ray Eames, Harry Bertoia, Albert Frey, George Nakashima, Jens Risom, Wharton Esherick, Eva Zeisel, and Russel Wright.
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Handcrafted Modern by Leslie Williamson has been praised for its captivating glimpse into the personal homes of influential architects and designers, offering an in-depth photo essay that reveals the essence of midcentury modernist living. The book is described as both an aesthetically satisfying object and an insightful exploration of the designers' lives and spaces. Enthusiasts of design and craftsmanship might find this publication a superb and essential addition to their collections.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780847834181
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 October 2010
Country: United States
Imprint: Rizzoli International Publications
Illustration: 250 PHOTOGRAPHS
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 211.0mm
Height: 262.0mm
Weight: 1503g
Pages: 224
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About the Author
Leslie Williamson is a photographer based in San Francisco. Her work has appeared in Dwell, Surface, and Travel + Leisure magazines.
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