Joe Colombo: Inventing the Future [Hardcover]

Mateo Kries (Editor), Alexander Von Vegesack (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2005

joe colombo was one of the most notable and successful designers of the 1960s. in 1971 colombo died of heart failure at the height of his career. this book is the first major title on colombo in a number of years. based on an exhibition developed by the vitra design museum in conjunction with studio joe colombo in milan the end result is an exceptional work containing images and a number of excellent essays including a notable one by his assistant ignatzia favata.I remember the last title on colombo in paperback. we sold out quickly and were never able to get one for our library. get one while they last- colombo conceptually and production-wise is one of the greats. pp. 301to see more from joe columbo here.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 300 pages
• Publisher: Vitra Design Stiftung (November 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3931936589
• ISBN-13: 978-3931936587
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #880,084 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Retired Architect/Univeristy Educator, May 6, 2007

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This review is from: Joe Colombo: Inventing the Future (Hardcover)

This is an unbelievably beautiful catalog of the work of a very proficient designer who, unfortunately, died "before his time". Long overdue! The illustrations are gorgeous. The major problem is the cost, but it is understood with the design and production of the work. Most of the illustrations are in color. The book's "housing" is certainly in his "style".