An Eames Anthology: Articles, Film Scripts, Interviews, Letters, Notes, and Speeches

Charles Eames; Ray Eames; Daniel Ostroff

ISBN 10: 0300203454 / ISBN 13: 9780300203455

Published by Yale University Press, 2015

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First Print legibly signed and dated in the year of publication (and with the additional note "Pre-Publication!") by editor Daniel Ostroff on the title page. Includes index and numerous illustrations and photographs throughout, some in color. The book has one bumped corner (bottom left) and one that is just barely compressed at the very tip. All else is like new inside and out. (Note: Photos may show magnified dust, a flash reflection, or color washout.) Paypal always welcome. We pack all our books with care and ship in cardboard boxes or priority envelopes secured with cardboard. Additional photos emailed upon request. Overseas shipping by $45 Priority Mail.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Eames Anthology: Articles, Film Scripts, Interviews, Letters, Notes, and Speeches
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0300203454
• ISBN 13: 9780300203455
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • ARCHITECTURE
  • SIGNED FIRST EDITION
  • DESIGN

About this title

Synopsis

An inspiring collection of the writings of two of the 20th century’s most brilliant and influential designers

An Eames Anthology collects for the first time the writings of the esteemed American architects and designers Charles and Ray Eames, illuminating their marriage and professional partnership of fifty years. More than 120 primary-source documents and 200 illustrations highlight iconic projects such as the Case Study Houses and the molded plywood chair, as well as their work for major corporations as both designers (Herman Miller, Vitra) and consultants (IBM, Polaroid). Previously unpublished materials appear alongside published writings by and about the Eameses and their work, lending new insight into their creative process. Correspondence with such luminaries as Richard Neutra and Eero Saarinen provides a personal glimpse into the advance of modernity in mid-century America.

About the Author

Charles Eames (1907–1978) and Ray Eames (1912–1988) are celebrated for their groundbreaking work in furniture, architecture, exhibitions, graphic design, toys, and film.

Daniel Ostroff is the author of Modern Classic, Eames + Valastro, and Collecting Eames. He was consulting curator for Eames Words and curator of Collecting Eames: The JF Chen Collection, both for The Getty Museum's Pacific Standard Time Consortium. He has consulted for The Eames Office, The Museum of California Design, Herman Miller, LACMA and SFMoMA, and others. Ostroff also produces feature films, television, and documentaries.