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'A&C Black brings us a glamorous look at the world of design makers. Presenting the cream of the contemporary craft world, the book includes a glorious array of handcrafted objects, profiling many of the most important makers and explaining the ideas and concept behind their products, with superb photography to illustrate their work.'
--Crafts and Design, September 2010
--Crafts and Design, September 2010
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This is a glamorous coffee table book covering the work of the international designer, maker and craftsperson. Batch showcases the cream of the contemporary craft world crossing different disciplines in design including; furniture, surface design and decoration, glass, ceramics, textiles, precious metals and multidiscipline design. Designers and craftspeople are pushing the boundaries and concept of craft, creating batches of work which emphasise the skill behind the object. These high-end craft objects are sold through design boutiques, galleries and department stores and they are produced by designers and makers successfully carving our lifestyle trends. In a retail environment where product design is becoming a cloned marketplace, Batch celebrates those products which have a story behind them and which have a high level of care and finish, which make them stand out in the crowd. The book presents the work through interviews with both national and international designers who explain the ideas and concepts behind their work, how they got started and how they have developed their businesses. The book also includes practical information in the 'Behind the Scenes' chapter on running a small business, liaising with manufacturers, dealing with press, setting up exhibitions, sourcing commissions and marketing. And when you are ready to start shopping, it also offers a shop guide compiled by the designers themselves. This book will not only appeal to makers for both visual interest and practical information but also to the buyers, collectors and admirers of contemporary craft and designers.
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If you own a coffee table, or any table for that matter this book would sit very nicely on it, but not for long. This book constantly jumps off the table into my hands and refuses to go back. Not that it is misbehaving or anything, its just that it's a real pleasure to read (especially if you are into art and craft). The book provides a real insight into how to get started in this field if you want to pursue a career in design. This book inspires and is like a guide book for aspiring creative types. The photo's in the book are wonderful and provide plenty of ideas. So if you enjoy art and design, coffee tables, coffee and biscuits (tea would would also go nicely) them I can't recommend this book highly enough.
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