A World Without Words (Paperback)

Jasper Morrison

ISBN 10: 3037782072 / ISBN 13: 9783037782071

Published by Lars Muller Publishers, Baden, 2010

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Paperback. What feeds the inspiration of the designer? Observation. In Jasper Morrison's collection of pictures, the icons of design history meet up with the unassuming objects of everyday life, and curious findings with the archetypes of modernism. Every picture tells a story and creates a new one in juxtaposition with its neighbour without words, in the language of form. Morrison responds to the arbitrariness of form with simplicity and complexity, poetry and humour in a repertoire of compelling designs. a world without words is a school of seeing that addresses designers and consumers alike, who wish to explore the universe of goods. AUTHOR: Jasper Morrison, born 1959, lives and works in London and designs for international firms like Capellini, Vitra, Alias, Flos. SELLING POINTS: The Language of Form Everyday objects and intriguing juxtapositions of found images and archetypes of modernity leads toward a new dialogue The picture collection of Jasper Morrison 104 illustrations The Language of FOrm, Everyday Objects and intriguing juxtapositions of found images and archetypes of modernity leads toward a new dialogue. The picture collection of Jasper Morrison Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A World Without Words (Paperback)
• Publisher: Lars Muller Publishers, Baden
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3037782072
• ISBN 13: 9783037782071
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

What feeds the inspiration of the designer? Observation.

In Jasper Morrison's collection of pictures, the icons of design history meet up with the unassuming objects of everyday life. Every picture tells a story and creates a new one in juxtaposition with its neighbor -- without words, in the language of form. Morrison responds to the arbitrariness of form with simplicity and complexity, poetry and humor in a repertoire of compelling designs. A World Without Words is a pocket-sized school of seeing that addresses designers and consumers who wish to explore the universe of goods.

About the Author

Jasper Morrison ( *1959 ) studied at the Kingston Polytechnic Design School and the Royal College of Art in London. He works as a designer between London, Paris, and Tokyo. His designs are produced by leading manufacturers of furniture, lighting, electronics, shoes, and more. He has published a number of books, including A World Without Words, Super Normal, Everything but the Walls, and A Book of Things.