Alexander Girard: popular edition This massive monograph on seminal designer Alexander Girard covers virtually every aspect of his distinctive career. These were often featured in conjunction with furniture designs by his contemporari
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| Title | : | Alexander Girard: popular edition |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.83 (649 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1623260728 |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 672 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-01 |
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Editorial : "Alexander Girard' is an encyclopedic (672 pages!) study of the design guru's influential style, especially his whimsical table settings." Martha Stewart Living
"At 672 pages and a hefty 15 pounds, 'Alexander Girard,' by Todd Oldham and Kiera Coffee, might appear to be a catalog raisonné, featuring all of the prolific designer's textiles, graphics, illustrations, furniture, interiors, products and buildings. In fact, Mr. Oldham said, Mr. Girard 'saved everythingevery magazine clipping, every article, every ad.' To make sense of it all, Mr. Oldham and his team sifted through thousands of photos and documents, interviewing relatives and former employees." The New York Times
This massive monograph on seminal designer Alexander Girard covers virtually every aspect of his distinctive career. One of the most prolific mid-20th century designers, Girard's work spanned many disciplines, including textile design, graphic design, typography, illustration, furniture design, interior design, product design, exhibit design, and architecture. Exhaustively researched and lovingly assembled by designer Todd Oldham, this tome is the definitive must-have book on Girard's oeuvre.Many of the designs featured here have never before been published. Oldham carefully went through the entire Girard archive to uncover many treasures as well as all of the most recognizable works by Girard.
Girard is well known for his bold, colorful, and iconic textile designs for Herman Miller (1952-1975), which are extensively featured. These were often featured in conjunction with furniture designs by his contemporaries: Charles and Ray Eames, and George Nelson. His designs for La Fonda de
This book is absolutely fantastic! It's a compilation of all the work Alexander Girard created throughout his lifetime. It really is a beautiful book. Graphis design, colors, interiors, furniture, this is a feast!. Beautiful! I bought it as a gift for a friend and got jaleous I need to buy one for me!
This rich book is an incredible source of inspiration. From his graphic design pieces, to his furniture, and everything in between. Todd Oldham & Kiera Coffee curated this beast of a book, and they did such an amazing job. Love that there are so many full page/spread photos of Girard's work. And at over 650 pages, this book is well worth the money! It is definitely a must-have for anyone who appreciates Girard’s distinctive career.. Beautiful design and color inspiration.
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