[1st ed] Problems of Design

George Nelson

Published by Whitney Publications, 1957

About this Item

First edition of George Nelson's Problems of Design, published by Whitney Publications in 1957. An important consideration of the topic by one of America's most significant and influential mid-century designers, who was also one of America s most significant and influential editors and writers. 26 essays in all, taken from a variety of magazines and other sources. Featured essays include "Obsolescence," "The Designer in the Modern World," Good Design What is it For, "Prefabrication," and "Notes on the New Subscape." Square 8vo, 203 pages, hardcover with pictorial dust jacket, replete with black-and-white illustrations. A foundational text for postwar American Good Design and a handsome production itself. Light rubbing, bumping and chipping to dj with sun toning to the spine. Contents clean and bright. An overall lovely and collectible copy of this important work. From the library of Denis C. Schmiedeke, architect and architectural historian, with his name neatly written on the FFE.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1720888666076

Bibliographic Details

• Title: [1st ed] Problems of Design
• Publisher: Whitney Publications
• Publication Date: 1957
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 2 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Design
  • Architecture
  • Academic