By: Martina Margetts Publisher: Rizzoli Average Rating: Binding: Hardcover Label: Rizzoli Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 224 Publication Date: April 24, 2007 Release Date: April 24, 2007
Product Description: Tord Boontje incorporates a romantic, artisanal sensibility to contemporary industrial and product design, drawing from a rich graphic tradition to create objects of exceptional beauty and delicacy. One of the most original and innovative product and furniture designers working today, Boontje is an artist and a craftsman, and in designs for Swarovski, Artecnica, and Moroso, his lamps, chairs, fabric designs, paper products, and art installations have vaulted him into the top ranks of contemporary design culture. Featured in headline exhibitions at the Milan Furniture Fair, the Victoria and Albert Musem and Art Basel: Miami, the unique paper creations and furniture developed by Boontje have become global objects of desire, spawning a cult following among collectors and design consumers. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 sketches, concept renderings, and photographs, the book is a comprehensive visual document of the designer's work and an art object in itself, featuring a number of custom printing effects-stencils, perforated and die-cut pages, and textured and woven details-that capture the intricacy of Boontje's approach to pattern-making.
gorgeous! I fell in love with Tord Boontje when I saw his Midsummer Light. Since then, I have scoured the internet for his other pieces and have only come to love his work even more. It's very ethereal, whimsical, and feminine in an airy, fairy tale kind of way.
I bought this book now knowing exactly what to expect, but it is gorgeous. It is obvious that a lot of thought when into creating this book, from the numerous photographs and extensive text to the textured cover and punched designs. The thought and design that went into this book reflect his overall aesthetic very well.
I enjoyed seeing photos of his work, his studio, his family, and his installations. The text gave a lot of information about his childhood and how he became to be a designer. I only wish there had been MORE pictures and MORE information on his creative process.
The only down side to this book: it's pretty heavy and when I put it on my lap, my legs get numb after about fifteen minutes!
Pretty. This book is pretty, yea, I'll give it that and agree with the other reviewers. It has innovative text stock and cover treatments. Otherwise, I've seen better "design" books that spark all sorts of inspiration. I guess because I didn't know of the artist before purchasing, I wasn't that impressed. If I had known who he was and was a fan of his work, it probably would have been better received. Oh well, I still kept the book...why not.
TORD BOONTJE This is an absolutely exquisite book, anyone interested indesign would love it..I love every single page. it is now a prized on show possession!!Thanks Amazon i saved more than half the price too by buying this beautiful book from you..you have a new life customer who looooves lovely books....
Tord Boontje Tord Boontje is one of my favorite designers. For me this book showcases his collection in such a gorgeous manner it is a delight to read. I highly recommended this if you have an interest in Tord Boontje and design, or if you just love beautiful books.
GREAT BOOK - GREAT ARTIST!!! Great book by a great artist! a must on a designer's shelve! Inpirational, beutiful, colorfull, simple - it has it all! A very strong recommendation.
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