Description
Book SynopsisA major survey of the Japanese designers, artisans, manufacturers and technologies that have shaped the world of modern design.
Trade Review'A pretty impressive collection of objects, which serve as a reminder that Japan has led the way for much of what we consider good design' - Creative Review
'Featuring hundreds of objects and dozens of profiles of designers, from household names (Issey Miyake; Global knives) to cult product makers (Oji Masanori; Ryoichi Kobayashi), the furnishings, textiles, graphics, packaging and household goods featured are simultaneously simple and sophisticated, everyday and extraordinary' - Observer
'Ideal for armchair travellers' - Daily Telegraph
'[An] authoritative sourcebook' - House & Garden
Table of ContentsForeword by Maasaki Kanai • Introduction: The Craft of Japanese Design • The Design Titans • The Designers and Everyday Icons: Tables & Chairs • Essay by Naomi Pollock • Food & Drink • Essay by Makoto Shimazaki • On&Off • Essay by Shinji Hamada • Posters & Packaging • Warp & Weft • Essay by Matilda McQuaid • Lifestyle & Leisure • A–Z of Designers
