Product Description

If you take even the slightest interest in the design of your toothbrush, the history behind your washing machine, or the evolution of the telephone, you'll take an even greater interest in this new book. Individual designers and design firms can be referenced directly via the A-Z of Industrial Design section. Here, you'll find the likes of Enzo Ferrari, Philippe Starck, Zanussi and Apple Computer, among many others. Exploding with color, aesthetic, and style, "Industrial Design" is both informative and fun. You'll have a hard time putting it down. This is an invaluable reference book!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #379429 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 576 pages

About the Author
Charlotte J. and Peter M. Fiell run a design consultancy in London specializing in the sale, acquisition, study and promotion of design artifacts. They have lectured widely, curated a number of exhibitions, and written numerous articles and books on design and designers, including TASCHEN'S 1000 Lights, 1000 Chairs, Design of the 20th Century, Industrial Design A-Z, Designing the 21st Century, and Scandinavian Design.

Customer Reviews

Great photos/ commentary on bold masters of world design
From Stickley to Saarinen, Fiat to Alfa Romeo, Braun to Bosch, Raymond Loewy and others, this book presents a concise and good read for both the expert and novice on (primarily) 20th Century Design. If you want to find out who are/were the movers/shakers of the Nouveau/Deco/Bauhaus/Postmodern styles, this is your book!