"Plastic Dreams" is a lavishly illustrated reference work that raises the aesthetic perception of plastics and celebrates their nobility as materials by bringing together an exquisite and highly curated survey of landmark product designs in plastics, from Bakelite in the 1920s to the latest technopolymers today. This publication features over 120 landmark designs, from Wells Coates iconic AD 65 radio to Konstanin Grcic's MYTO stacking chair, that reveal a breathtaking profusion of colours and forms as well as inventive imaginations fuelled by utopian aspirations. The accompanying introductory essay also traces the fascinating history of plastics and assesses their crucial and influential role in industrial design, while the extensive glossary of materials and processes will help sort out your Jaxonite and Xylonite from your Polyethylene and ABS. "Plastic Dreams" is an essential guide to material culture and a must-have publication for all lovers of plastic and design aficionados.
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Charlotte and Peter Fiell are leading authorities on 20th and 21st century design and have written and edited over 30 internationally bestselling books on the subject. They have just founded their own design-led publishing company, FIELL, to publish their own books as well as other titles by other specialist authors.
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This book has some really unusual examples of plastic uses in it - definitely stuff I haven't seen featured before, and all put into context really successfully. I thought the slipcase was a really nice touch, smells like bubblegum! Plus the many fans of Melissa shoes (myself included) will love it and the beautiful Zaha Hadid for Melissa shoes featured inside - to see the contrast between early plastics and what is being achieved today is fascinating. A really well executed book, that really shows the versatility of this material with its vast range of gorgeous illustrations.
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Beautiful
19 May 2011
By S. Botstein
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This is a great addition to one's art book collection. The whole book is very eye-catching, and shows great milestones in the designs of plastics. The writing for each product is very informative, especially where one might not old enough to remember the product, and very accurate where she is.
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Plastic Dream Team
23 Nov 2010
By gsc690
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Highly recommend this book to all those with an interest in design. The text does an excellent job tracing the development of plastics through a wide range of products -- over 120 innovative designs are featured. Each product is beautifully photographed and curated. The Fiell duo knows design. This book will not disappoint.
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Plastic Fantastic!
21 Oct 2010
By designlovingdude
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Really cool book with tons of beautiful illustrations and jam-packed with technical info...also comprehensively charts the history of plastics in a very readable way. Plus it has a great glossary section. If you're interested in design or plastics, this book ticks the all boxes.
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