Philippe Starck (Paperback)

by Philippe Starck (Author)

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Product Description
This volume features the author's own compilation of quotations and aphorisms - the Stark philosophy in convenient form. Designs featured range from the three-legged lemon press to the fast food shop in Nimes. The text also includes architectural projects, interior design, and furniture. Select works are presented in chronological order, with emphasis on the more recent. Numerous photographs give a very personal view of the life and work of this designer.

Language Notes
Text: German --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Benedikt Taschen Verlag; Rev Sub edition (February 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3822863971
• ISBN-13: 978-3822863978
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #71,403 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars he's not only skin-deep, January 2, 2000

By	Ping Lim (Christchurch) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Philippe Starck (Jumbo Series) (Hardcover)

This book epitomises who Philippe Starck is. There are a lot of surprises & fun in this book that got me grinned from ear to ear. Who needs literature of him when the pictures of his works speak louder than words? Having said that, essays written by the great man himself at the end of the book potrayed him as a great visionary, a man ahead of his time rather than being a populist culture buffoon that some of my friends described of him. In today's rat-race world, it's good to have someone like him producing items that manage to stir our emotions & making our hearts miss a beat. In more ways than one, he's very French: unpredictable, daring, romantic, playful, enchanting, elegant,& just be himself! Viva La France~~ I can't help wondering what's next?

5.0 out of 5 stars DEFINITIVE STARCK !, April 22, 2000

By	banaldesign.com (New York) - See all my reviews

This is an updated and expanded version of this Taschen title originally published in 1996 as part of their "Jumbo" series. This second edition has been published at a more convenient size as well as at half the price of the original. The first edition was the most complete volume on the full breadth of Starck's prolific output. This second edition retains all of the visual impact and stylish layout of the original while including numerous Starck projects of the past several years. IF YOU BUY ONE BOOK ON THE WORK OF PHILIPPE STARCK - THIS IS THE ONE TO GET! *****