Nothing says modernist perfection like an Eames design. Though they are best known to the general public for their furniture, the husband and wife duo of Charles and Ray Eames (1907-78 and 1912-88, respectively) were also forerunners in the fields of architecture, industrial design, photography, and film. This book covers all the aspects of their illustrious career, from the earliest furniture experiments and molded plywood designs to the Case Study Houses to their work for Herman Miller and films such as the seminal short, "Powers of Ten".
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The author: Gloria Koenig has written extensively in the field of architecture for books and nationally recognized publications including the Los Angeles Times. She is currently working on a documentary about her late husband, modernist architect Pierre Koenig.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great little primer on Charles & Ray Eames. It provides nice information on the multitude of things they created in addition to the iconic furniture.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Janharm
Format:Paperback
This book serves both as an exellent and welldocumented primer covering the life of the Eameses (but mostly Charleses) life, and as a background reader zooming in on individual projects-
The point- of view is not a typical art-historical one, but covers the contemporary context in technical-, industrial and general historical aspects as well- It is a true design-historic document which I found very refreshing.
It uses welldocumented visual material rarely found elsewhere.
Another big advantage: It is not toooo big.. In my case it made a great, fun, and enlightening read on a nice spring afternoon in the park, cover to cover..
The point- of view is not a typical art-historical one, but covers the contemporary context in technical-, industrial and general historical aspects as well- It is a true design-historic document which I found very refreshing.
It uses welldocumented visual material rarely found elsewhere.
Another big advantage: It is not toooo big.. In my case it made a great, fun, and enlightening read on a nice spring afternoon in the park, cover to cover..
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful overview of the life and works of two of the most creative minds of the twentieth century.
January 18, 2012
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Everyone should have an introduction to the incredible world of Charles and Ray eames. Like other books on the subject, it is not an in depth look at their lives but more of a general overview that focuses on their major works together. It successfully conveys the creative environment in their studio as well as their personal quests to make everything they touched better than it was.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
From a exciting start to a less so development
This book is excellent to introduce the some-extent-knowledgable architecture-and-design enthusiast. It is full of important parts of the history of 20th century design. Read more
Published 28 days ago by J. S. Hernandez
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Perfect Present
This was bought as a present. The recipient loved it and the pictures are amazing. The quality of the photos are surreal. Wonderful and would recommend to any Eames fan!
Published 29 days ago by Chelsea Vineyard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Well Done!
I bought this book as a gift, so I needed for it to be impressive. It was, indeed. This book includes beautiful photographs and a lot of information about the era, as well as an... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Linda D. Collado
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Mid century fan
As a fan of mid century homes and furniture I loved reading about the lives that brought us the Eames chair and other great ideas.
Published 2 months ago by Sara J. Murray
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good all around book about Eames products
I inheirited an Eames 'cocoon chair' in the l960's, which started my interest in Eames.
That particular chair was featured in an Eames exhibit at the Museum of Modern
Art... Read more
That particular chair was featured in an Eames exhibit at the Museum of Modern
Art... Read more
Published 2 months ago by B. Schaffer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good
Loved the Eames' style and the style of the times back then. Very informative and interesting book. Could have used some more photos.
Published 3 months ago by Nikki
5.0 out of 5 stars
great little book on the topic
Great book, highlighting the important moments in the life of this creative couple. Great images and pictures as well. Easy read. A must-have for fans of the design duo.
Published 5 months ago by H&C
4.0 out of 5 stars
Eames Rocks
Good read. I would like more depth on the construction process. Nice photos. I would have liked a larger size. Coffee table book size. Overall well worth the price.
Published 5 months ago by Arclight
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it, love it! - great book
This book was a great reflection on the work of Charles and Ray Eames. Their most popular designs and little known facts were included. Read more
Published 20 months ago by mzslb
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