TASCHEN

Books And City Guides Multicolor Uni

pacific blue logo print to the front hardback 390mm x 290mm

This updated Taschen monogram presents the inspiring work of Australian industrial designer-artist Marc Newson. From mass-produced objects to one-of-a-kind superworks, Newson has blurred boundaries and mapped new territories, becoming one of the most influential designers of his generation. His Lockheed Lounge broke the world record for the highest price paid for a piece of furniture by a living designer. Each design description explores the story behind the piece in this encyclopedic tome, authored by writer and editor Alison Castle. Organized into objects, furniture, interiors, transport, and jewelry and timepieces, 'Marc Newson. Works 84-24' is completed with a visual index of Newson’s complete works, a chronology of his life, a detailed bibliography, a full exhibition history, and quotes from the designer himself.

From mass-produced objects to limited-edition furniture to one-of-a-kind superworks, designer Marc Newson has blurred boundaries, mapped new territories, and risen to the top of his field in the process. This career survey covers all of his works great and small, with extensive quotes from the designer himself interwoven into the descriptions.Also available as a limited Art Edition of 125 copies, in a handmade leather case, accompanied by a signed print.