Living Creatively

A sneak preview of 21st century aesthetics via
the vision of today’s most innovative designers

How do today’s best and brightest designers see the future of design? Including a cross section of the world’s most influential designers, from superstars to newcomers, this guide explores cutting edge product design, furniture, ceramics, appliances, electronics, glassware, and textiles.

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Scandinavians are exceptionally gifted in design. They are world-famous for their inimitable, democratic designs which bridge the gap between crafts and industrial production. The marriage of beautiful, organic forms with everyday functionality is one of the primary strengths of Scandinavian design and one of the reasons why Scandinavian creations are so cherished and sought after.

This all-you-need guide includes a detailed look at Scandinavian furniture, glass, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, metal ware and industrial design from 1900 to the present day, with in-depth entries on over 200 designers and design-led companies, plus essays on the similarities and differences in approach between Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and Denmark. Also included is a list of important design-related places to visit for readers planning to travel to Scandinavia.

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Defining moments

In existence for over 50 years, the Polaroid Corporation’s photography collection is the greatest collection of Polaroid images in the world. Begun by Polaroid founder Edwin Land and photographer Ansel Adams, the collection now includes images by hundreds of photographers throughout the world and contains important pieces by artists such as David Hockney, Helmut Newton, Jeanloup Sieff, and Robert Rauschenberg.

The Polaroid Book, a survey of this remarkable collection, pays tribute to a medium that defies the digital age and remains a favourite among artists for its quirky look and instantly gratifying, one-of-kind images.

• over 400 works from the Polaroid Collections
• essay by Polaroid’s Barbara Hitchcock illuminating the beginnings and history of the collection
• technical reference section featuring the various types of Polaroid cameras

The grooviest getups
of the 1960s

This compendium of clothing advertisements brings back the most prevalent looks from the Swinging Sixties. The ubiquitous miniskirt is here in all its glory, along with mod fashions, Gidget / Beach Boys surfer looks, Corrèges space age clothing and such iconic items as the Rudi Gernreich topless bathing suit and Yves Saint-Laurent’s Mondrian dress.

Fashion designers in the spotlight

Compiled by the style-savvy staff of the seminal monthly i-D, Fashion Now! highlights the work of over 90 designers around the globe, focusing on not only the biggest names but also the most exciting new talent.

A to Z designer entries include exclusive interviews, biographical information, photos of recent designs by today’s leading photographers, and current catwalk shots.

“We would like to take you with this book on a journey to some of the most beautiful and purest places on the globe. Skies are cerulean blue. Follow us as we set sail for distant, dreamy shores.”

Diane Dorrans Saeks