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Tibor Kalman, Perverse Optimist by Peter Hall

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Item specifics

Condition
Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Narrative Type
Illustration
Type
Book
Intended Audience
N/A
ISBN
9781568982588

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
ISBN-10
1568982585
ISBN-13
9781568982588
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1739505

Product Key Features

Book Title
Tibor Kalman : Perverse Optimist
Number of Pages
420 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Graphic Arts / Illustration, Graphic Arts / General
Publication Year
2000
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design
Author
Michael Bierut
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
45.4 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
A witty, eclectic tome of images and writings--half catalog, half manifesto. New Yorker [Kalman's] body of work [is] breathtaking to behold all at once, which is the best thing about Tibor Kalman: Perverse Optimist, a handsomely produced volume that is an archive of and homage to the designer...It is a playful greatest hits compilation of his most important work. New York Times -- -, A witty, eclectic tome of images and writings—half catalog, half manifesto.New Yorker [Kalman's] body of work [is] breathtaking to behold all at once, which is the best thing about Tibor Kalman: Perverse Optimist, a handsomely produced volume that is an archive of and homage to the designer...It is a playful greatest hits compilation of his most important work. New York Times, A witty, eclectic tome of images and writings—half catalog, half manifesto. New Yorker [Kalman's] body of work [is] breathtaking to behold all at once, which is the best thing aboutTibor Kalman: Perverse Optimist,a handsomely produced volume that is an archive of and homage to the designer...It is a playful greatest hits compilation of his most important work. New York Times, A witty, eclectic tome of images and writings—half catalog, half manifesto.New Yorker [Kalman's] body of work [is] breathtaking to behold all at once, which is the best thing about Tibor Kalman: Perverse Optimist, a handsomely produced volume that is an archive of and homage to the designer...It is a playful greatest hits compilation of his most important work.New York Times, A witty, eclectic tome of images and writings--half catalog, half manifesto.New Yorker [Kalman's] body of work [is] breathtaking to behold all at once, which is the best thing about Tibor Kalman: Perverse Optimist, a handsomely produced volume that is an archive of and homage to the designer...It is a playful greatest hits compilation of his most important work. New York Times, A witty, eclectic tome of images and writings--half catalog, half manifesto. New Yorker [Kalman's] body of work [is] breathtaking to behold all at once, which is the best thing about Tibor Kalman: Perverse Optimist, a handsomely produced volume that is an archive of and homage to the designer...It is a playful greatest hits compilation of his most important work. New York Times
Grade From
Eighth Grade
Dewey Decimal
741.6092
Grade To
College Graduate Student
Synopsis
Tibor Kalman: Perverse Optimist is the definitive and exuberant document of the late Tibor Kalman's work and ideas. This full-color, oversize title reveals Kalman's thoughts on magazines, advertising, sex, bookstores, food, and the design profession. Product designs, stills and storyboards from his film and video projects, and spreads from his book and magazine work are included. The impressive list of contributors includes Kurt Andersen, Paola Antonelli, David Byrne, Jay Chiat, Steven Heller, Isaac Mizrahi, Chee Pearlman, Rick Poynor, and Ingrid Sischy.

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