Vignelli From A to Z [Hardcover]

Massimo Vignelli (Collaborator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 5, 2007

This superbly presented volume is a treasure trove of the thoughts of internationally acclaimed designers Lella and Massimo Vignelli. For the past ten years, Massimo Vignelli has taught a summer course at the School of Design and Architecture at Harvard on subjects that were initially alphabetised for convenience, but now form the basis of this unprecedented and highly entertaining publication. Beginning with the intriguing 'A for Ambiguity', it continues through the alphabet, describing their approach to subjects as diverse as book design, discipline, furniture, garment design, interior design and lighting, newspapers, packaging and typography; each subject is discussed in detail and accompanied by numerous illustrations that complement the text. It offers a rare insight into the minds of two exceptional modernist designers.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 196 pages
• Publisher: Images Publishing Dist Ac (August 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1864701765
• ISBN-13: 978-1864701760
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 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: #265,437 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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It is always refreshing to see good design, designs which
hold up regardless of the changes and fads so much part of
design in the digital age. Massimo's work is consistent over
his long career. Also, he is one of those rare designers who
spans architecture, industrial design, graphic design, and
even fashion design. All with equal excellence!