About the book: From mass-produced products to limited-edition furniture to unique pieces: designer Marc Newson has blurred boundaries and explored new territories, rising to the top of his field in the process. This overview shows the full scope of his work and includes detailed descriptions of the objects as well as commentary from the designer. Also available as a limited Art Edition of 125 copies, in a handmade leather box, accompanied by a signed print.
Biography: Marc Newson was born in Sydney, Australia, and studied jewelry and sculpture at the Sydney College of the Arts before moving to Tokyo and Paris. Today he lives and works in the United Kingdom and is one of the most successful designers in the world. He has established innovative partnerships with brands such as Louis Vuitton, Ferrari, and Apple and is the only designer represented by Gagosian. His work is featured in the collections of over 40 museums worldwide.
The author and editor Alison Castle studied philosophy, photography, and film at Columbia (B.A.) and NYU (M.A.). Her publications include The Stanley Kubrick Archives, Stanley Kubrick's Napoleon, and The Complete Jacques Tati. Her writing has appeared in the magazines Gagosian Quarterly, Vogue Italia, Vogue China, The Road Rat, and Chaos 69. She is also president of the Wendell Castle Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to the estate and archives of the late artist.
Pages: 496
DESIGNER
EDITOR AND AUTHOR: Marc Newson
Alison Castle
First published: 12/04/2024
Language of the book: English
Edition: GB
ISBN: 978-3-8365-7101-2
Subjects: Architecture & Design
Dimensions: 29.2 cm x 39.0 cm, Weight 4.93 kg
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